Apparently it's not so much about the money - he could (and would be expected to) round up friends to contribute.
It's more about him not being a bachelor now... hasn't been for years... he did this for him when he was a bachelor and doesn't want to do it again.
I think to sum it up - Men don't like to be party organizeers... or at least mine doesn't.
So, what you're saying about him bailing on being best man may be where we end up. Which I'm hoping wouldn't spoil their friendship... although again, this is a high school friend and someone he likes but sees maybe once or twice a year.
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