I actually got replaced at my best friend’s wedding.
He asked me to be “Best Man” and my wife and I drove the 150 miles, spent the night in a motel and there learned I was to be replaced.
His wife totally ran everything and she chose one of her best friends. I didn’t really care. To my amazement they are still married 50 years later.
She still runs everything.
maybe she won’t let him divorce her?
Your friend sounds weak.