Sorry to say this, but it's all about sex.
If he loses contact with you, he loses the chance to go back to that part of your relationship.

Men - we're all quite shallow really, and sometimes devious.

just wondering why would you want to stay friends? he's obviously a bad person, you can find better friends than that i'm sure.

Get a grip honey. You are acting like you are 14.
Wake up. He's a liar and manipulator and you love it I guess because why do you listen to anything that he says and why do you want to be friends with someone that has done that to you and to his wife?
He is selfish and doesn't care about anyone. If thats who you want in your life go for it but don't complain as you life starts going downhill and you reap bad karma.
Ps he doesn't wanna be your dam friend lol

he wants to be friends until you come around and let him have sex again

do you want a friend who lies to you and cheats on his wife or can you do better?

Totally disrespectful on many levels. Why would you maintain a friendship with him

As a married male, I can honestly say that all of my friends are female. My wife knows them all as well. My wife also knows that I would never be unfaithful to her and she trusts me.

If the sex was great at home, he wouldn’t be seeking your friendship.

Likely the wife isn't putting out any longer so he is looking for a F buddy

He wants attention from another woman, with a possibility of sex with you too