 focus on yourself, don't dwell on the options
Hi Bart,
It seems that you're pushing yourself into a corner by narrowing your options to mending (apologising) or breaking the friendship.
I don't think you need to do either as yet, because friendship goes through good and bad patches. I second what the others have already said. Just go with the flow, be cordial, and be without fear.
I actually see this as a great opportunity for growth: practice responsibility for your own action while letting your friend be responsible for his action. Continue socialising with mutual friends, and when you see him, use that opportunity to practice being genuinely calm, friendly etc, unaffected by his arrogance. (Trust me, it really does feel great when you can face up to nasty people and still be unaffected).
If he responds, that's great. If he doesn't, that's fine too, you don't have to hang around. At least you're consistent, and that leaves the door open for him to come back if he changes his attitude.
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