Penn and Teller have been friends for many years. In the past few months, however, they seem to have less in common, and Teller has been thinking more about hanging out with a potential new friend. Penn and Teller appear to be in the ____ stage of friendship development.
A) buildup
B) continuation
C) acquaintanceship
D) deterioration

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The description matches the deterioration stage of friendship development, where the relationship weakens due to various factors, such as having less in common or one party showing interest in other friendships.

Penn and Teller Have Been Friends for Many Years