Scorpio woman Aquarius man advice?

I am a 30 year old Scorpio woman. I have had this Aquarius friend that I have been deeply attracted to for about 3 years. I have always liked him and wanted to be with him but he was always distant and playing the we are friends card. So I have taken no action. Been patient. Been nothing more than a great friend (who by the way spends the night cuddling with him numerous times over the course of our friendship). We have never taken any further steps toward a romantic relationship. I have dated a couple of people, he has dated one. Recently he broke up with his girlfriend. Then a few months after, my relationship ended. The very next day he took me out to eat and we have been "dating" for a few weeks now. I feel things have changed between us. We are now being intimate and not just cuddling. Something has shifted... I have always been patient and even while dating other men I thought of him. I know that he still needs his space but the signs are clear now. I WANT this s man. I do agree with previous posts that these men love their freedom and independence. They are deep thinkers, very analytical, slow to commit. I have also read on other sites that these men love to create relationships that start with pure friendship first??? I believe there is some truth to this. I don't want to mess this up??? Any thoughts or suggestions from the people who have made these relationships work? And..... yes, the sex was very intense!