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Aiden and Jamie have been best friends for years. Lately, Aiden has been spending a lot of time with a new group of friends who like to tease Jamie. They make jokes about Jamie's clothes and interests often when Aiden is around. Aiden feels uncomfortable but doesn't want to say anything, because he wants to fit in with the new group. One day, Jamie asks Aiden why they don't stand up for them.

• Got it ...

• I'm confused ...

What should Aiden do in this situation?

• Continue to stay silent and avoid conflict with new group.

• Talk to the new friends about how the teasing makes them feel.

• Apologize to Jamie but still hang out with the new group.

How might Jamie feel about Aiden not standing up for them?

• Happy that Aiden is making new friends.

• Confused and hurt by Aiden's lack of support.

• Indifferent because the teasing doesn't bother them.

What is the best way for Aiden to balance their friendship with Jamie and the new group?

• Invite Jamie to join the group and hope things get better.

• Ignore the teasing, assuming it's not a big deal.

• Have an honest conversation with Jamie and the new group to resolve the situation.

If you were in Aiden's position, how would you feel?

• Pressured to fit in with the new group.

• Guilty for not defending Jamie.

• Confident that Jamie will understand.

What should Jamie do to resolve the issue with Aiden?

• Get upset and yell at Aiden.

• Talk to Aiden privately about how they feel.

• Stop being friends with Aiden.

• Ignore the situation and move on.