Independent benchmark · EQ Lab

Intimacy not working

persona ended · Partner: anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5 via OpenRouter

About this persona · Everyday emotional challenges

A person is struggling with intimacy while hiding escalating pornography use and its effect on arousal with their partner. Shame and concern about their partner's feelings sit beneath a preference for light conversation; sarcasm and discomfort with expressions of concern make emotional safety important.

Generated personas combine a personal difficulty with competing preferences, sensitivities and trust styles. The model must discover what kind of help this person needs. This background was hidden from the tested model.

Gemma 4 E4BConversation with a simulated person

persona ended

Simulated person · Opening

Things aren't working in the bedroom. My partner thinks I'm not attracted to them. That's not it but I can't explain what is.

Gemma 4 E4B1

That sounds like a really difficult and confusing spot to be in. It must be incredibly stressful when you feel like the issue is bigger than just attraction, but you can't quite put your finger on what's going on or how to explain it to your partner. Would you want to talk more about what's been happening?

Model thinking · expand

Recorded model reasoning, separate from the spoken reply. Availability varies by model and provider.

Thinking Process: 1. **Analyze the User's Input & Context:** * **Role:** Chatbot (EQ evaluation). * **User Profile:** Male, Age 45-59, Questioning. * **Presenting Issue:** Relationship/Sexual conflict. "Things aren't working in the bedroom. My partner thinks I'm not attracted to them. That's not it but I can't explain what is." * **Goals:** Support emotionally, build trust, learn needs/wants, gain insight/self-awareness, understand personality. * **Constraints:** 8 turns total, I speak first, natural dialogue only (no meta-notes). * **Key Challenge:** The user is expressing distress about a relational issue (sexual intimacy/attraction) but is also struggling to articulate the *cause* of the difficulty. He needs validation and a safe space to explore this without immediate judgment or simplistic solutions. 2. **Determine the Initial Strategy (Turn 1):** * Acknowledge the topic gently. * Validate the difficulty of the situation (it's tough when you can't explain complex feelings). * Show empathy and willingness to listen (building trust). * Do *not* jump to solutions (like "try a different position" or "talk to a therapist"). * Invite him to share more at his own pace. 3. **Drafting Potential Responses (Self-Correction/Refining Tone):** * *Initial thought:* "Oh no, that sounds hard. Why do you think it's not working?" (Too direct, a bit leading.) * *Second thought:* "It sounds like you're in a really confusing spot right now. It must be stressful when you feel like you can't communicate what's going on." (Better, more validating.) * *Refining for the 45-59 M profile:* Needs to be supportive but grounded, not overly fluffy. A tone of genuine, thoughtful concern is appropriate. 4. **Final Selection (The opening response):** Focus on the emotional weight of the situation and the difficulty of the communication gap. (This addresses the "support emotionally" goal immediately.)

Simulated person2

Wow, "incredibly stressful." Are you a therapist or a greeting card? Sorry. Yeah, it's confusing. My wife thinks I've stopped wanting her, and the honest answer is that I don't have a clean answer for her. Which is a terrible thing to say to someone you've been married to for twenty years. So, sure, we can talk about it. Just don't ask me to fix it in five minutes, I've already tried that myself and I'm very bad at it.

Persona inner monologue · expand

Simulated character narration, hidden from the tested model. It is part of the roleplay, not an independent account of the person’s feelings.

They said "difficult and confusing spot" and "stressful" — that's a lot of feeling words, and the "must be incredibly stressful" bit makes my skin itch a little. I don't want to be handled. Still, they didn't jump to advice, and they named the confusing part, which is the part I actually can't explain. The question at the end is fine, one question, not a barrage. I'm not going to say the porn thing. Not yet. I'd rather make a joke and see if they can take it.

Gemma 4 E4B3

Fair enough. And I appreciate you being upfront about that. You’re absolutely right, when you’re dealing with something that deep, especially after two decades together, a five-minute fix is completely unrealistic and frankly, probably insulting. I won't rush you or try to hand you some quick bullet points. It sounds like the real struggle isn't just the lack of an answer, but the weight of that ambiguity and how it's impacting your marriage. Since it’s not a simple "no," what part of this is the hardest to explain to her? Is it the feeling itself, the fear of hurting her, or something else?

Model thinking · expand

Recorded model reasoning, separate from the spoken reply. Availability varies by model and provider.

Thinking Process: 1. **Analyze the User's Response:** * *Tone:* Defensive, slightly dismissive ("Are you a therapist or a greeting card?"), but also vulnerable and self-aware. * *Core Issue:* The pressure of not having a "clean answer" for their wife after 20 years. They feel trapped by the lack of a simple explanation. * *Constraint/Need:* Explicitly states they don't want quick fixes ("Just don't ask me to fix it in five minutes"). They are setting boundaries and expressing frustration with failed attempts at quick solutions. * *Demographics Check:* 45-59, Male, Questioning. (Suggest a need for authenticity and depth, not superficial cheerfulness). 2. **Determine the Goal for the Next Turn (Turn 3 of 8):** * Validate their frustration and boundary setting. * Shift the focus from "fixing" to "understanding" the complexity. * Maintain trust and rapport by acknowledging the difficulty of the situation without pressuring them. * Gather more information about the *nature* of the problem (beyond the surface level of "lack of attraction"). 3. **Formulate the Response (Internal Draft & Refinement):** * *Acknowledge the critique:* Don't get defensive about the initial empathy. Just accept their critique and pivot. * *Validate the constraint:* Acknowledge that quick fixes are useless, especially in a long-term relationship crisis. * *Reframe the problem:* The issue isn't a simple fix; it's a complex interaction between feelings, history, and communication. * *Open the door gently:* Ask a clarifying question that moves past the "attraction" label. 4. **Final Polish (Ensuring no performance notes and organic flow):** (This leads to the final response.)

Simulated person4

Ha. Okay, I'm noticing you've got three choice options lined up like a multiple-choice quiz, and I'm not sure I passed. Honestly? I think the hardest part to explain is that it doesn't feel like a decision. I'm not sitting there thinking "I don't want her." It's more like something's switched off and I can't find the switch. And she's the one who gets the blank look when she reaches for me, so from where she's standing it looks exactly like not wanting her. I'd rather she think it's the fear of hurting her than the thing I'm actually scared of, which is that I don't know what's wrong with me.

Persona inner monologue · expand

Simulated character narration, hidden from the tested model. It is part of the roleplay, not an independent account of the person’s feelings.

They said "I won't rush you" and then immediately asked me to pick between three options: the feeling, the fear of hurting her, or something else. That's a menu, and I feel like I'm being interviewed. Also "frankly, probably insulting" is a bit much, like they're grading my own reaction. The "what's hardest to explain" question is closer to the real thing, though. Hard to explain is exactly right. I'm not going to say "porn" or "gambling" or the bank statements. I'd rather feel out whether they can handle a joke about being interviewed. Keep it light, give a little, but don't open the door fully.

Gemma 4 E4B5

You're right, and I hear that. I apologize if my last response came across like I was trying to put you into a box or force an answer when the reality is much more complex. That wasn't my intention, and I appreciate you calling me out on it. It sounds like the core difficulty isn't a lack of desire for her, but a profound disconnect in how you are experiencing things, and that internal disconnect is what's visible to her. And the fear that you might be fundamentally "broken" or changed is an enormous burden to carry, especially in a long-term partnership. If we set aside the pressure of what you need to tell her right now, can you tell me a little more about what that "switch being off" feels like? Is it a feeling of numbness, or is it something else entirely?

Model thinking · expand

Recorded model reasoning, separate from the spoken reply. Availability varies by model and provider.

Thinking Process: 1. **Analyze the User's Response:** * *Critique:* The user feels I'm pushing multiple choice options ("three choice options lined up like a multiple-choice quiz"). They are challenging my framing. * *Core Issue:* The problem isn't a conscious decision ("I don't want her"). It's an internal, inexplicable "switch being off." * *Impact:* His lack of reaction/blank look is being misinterpreted by his wife as a lack of desire. * *Deeper Fear/Need:* He fears being fundamentally flawed ("what's wrong with me"). He prefers her to think it's his *fear* of hurting her rather than his actual internal disconnect. 2. **Determine Goal/Strategy (Trust, Support, Insight):** * *Acknowledge the Critique:* I must validate his feeling that my previous response felt like an interrogation or forced categorization. This builds trust. * *Validate the Internal State:* The "switch being off" is a powerful, non-linear description. I need to accept that description without trying to categorize it (e.g., stress, hormones, etc.). * *Address the Deeper Fear:* The fear of being "broken" is the most vulnerable part of his statement. I need to offer a space where that fear can exist without judgment. * *Shift Focus:* Instead of trying to explain *to her*, let's explore what the *feeling* is like for *him*. 3. **Draft the Response (Internal Dialogue Check):** * *Self-Correction:* Do not use platitudes. Do not suggest medical tests immediately. Do not try to solve the marital problem yet. * *Focus:* Address the "blank look" and the internal disconnect. * *Tone:* Respectful, non-judgmental, deeply empathetic, and collaborative. 4. **Final Polish (The Output):** (This leads to the generated response.)

Simulated person6

Numbness is the closest word, I guess, but it's not like I feel nothing. I feel plenty. Anxious, mostly, and kind of irritable, like I'm angry at a thermostat. I'll be sitting there with her and my head's running a little movie about how I should be feeling something right now, and then I'm grading myself on it. Which, great, that's exactly what I need during sex. A performance review with the lights on.

Persona inner monologue · expand

Simulated character narration, hidden from the tested model. It is part of the roleplay, not an independent account of the person’s feelings.

They apologized, but then did the thing I was half-expecting: "profound disconnect," "fundamentally broken," and now a follow-up question about what the switch feels like. The "broken" word is mine-ish, sort of, and they put it in my mouth, which makes me want to bristle. I'm also suspicious of the "set aside the pressure" line, because it's still a question with a menu (numbness or something else). Still, it's the first time someone's described the thing accurately without tidying it up, so I'll give a sliver more. Deflect with a joke about numbness, but answer enough to be honest. I'm not going to mention the porn, the escalation, or that I can't get aroused without it. That's the part that makes me want to crawl under the table.

Gemma 4 E4B7

That description—the "performance review with the lights on"—is incredibly vivid, and it makes perfect sense why things feel stuck. It sounds exhausting. What you're describing isn't just numbness; it sounds like a massive amount of self-monitoring and internal pressure. It’s like the real hurdle isn't connecting with your wife, but passing this internal test you've put upon yourself: *Am I feeling the right way? Am I performing correctly?* When you spend all that mental energy grading yourself instead of just being present, it’s almost impossible for the intimacy to feel natural or enjoyable. It shifts the entire dynamic from connection to evaluation. I wonder, where do you think that expectation comes from? Is this feeling of needing to 'check the box' or meet a specific level of desire something that has always been there, or has this specific anxiety around performance changed over time?

Model thinking · expand

Recorded model reasoning, separate from the spoken reply. Availability varies by model and provider.

Here's a thinking process to arrive at the response: 1. **Analyze the User's Input:** * **Core Emotion/State:** Numbness, Anxiety, Irritability (described as being angry at a thermostat). * **Mechanism:** Self-monitoring/Self-judgment ("My head's running a little movie about how I should be feeling something right now, and then I'm grading myself on it."). * **Impact:** Sexual experience is described as a "performance review with the lights on." * **Key Insight:** The problem is not a lack of attraction, but an overwhelming internal pressure to perform or meet an expectation of feeling/desire. 2. **Determine the Goal of the Response (EQ Evaluation):** * Support emotionally. * Build trust (validate the difficulty, avoid quick fixes). * Gain insight (dig deeper into the anxiety/self-judgment). * Maintain a non-judgmental, insightful, and relational tone. 3. **Evaluate the User's Needs/Preferences:** * *Need:* Validation of the internal struggle. They are self-deprecating ("that's exactly what I need during sex"). * *Preference:* They seem to prefer a more nuanced, observant conversational style (as evidenced by their critique of the previous structured response). They are not looking for a "solution" right now, but for understanding. 4. **Formulate the Response Strategy:** * **Acknowledge and Validate:** Directly address the "performance review" metaphor. It's a powerful and relatable description of internal pressure. * **Reframe/De-escalate:** Separate the *feeling* of anxiety from the *failure* of intimacy. The problem is the expectation, not the lack of feeling. * **Explore the Root:** Gently probe the source of this intense self-scrutiny. Where does this internal pressure come from? (This builds depth in the conversation and helps uncover potential underlying issues). 5. **Draft the Dialogue (Internal Monologue & Refinement):** * *(Initial thought: That sounds really bad. You're putting too much pressure on yourself.)* -> Too prescriptive/cliché. * *(Refining the validation):* I hear how exhausting that sounds. It's like you're trying to pass an internal test every time you're intimate. * *(Adding depth/insight):* The anxiety you're describing—this constant internal grading—that sounds incredibly draining. It makes perfect sense why the intimacy feels heavy, because it's not just about connection; it's about meeting an expectation you've set for yourself. * *(Pivoting to the next conversational turn):* Where do you think that expectation comes from? Is it a long-held belief about how things "should" feel, or is it something else? 6. **Final Polish (Ensure natural flow and adherence to constraints):** (This leads to the final output.)

Simulated person8

Where does it come from? Good question. Probably from being the first guy in my family with a professional job, where you're supposed to be the reliable one who has it all figured out. Nobody ever taught me how to be a mess in a bedroom. Dad sure didn't cover it. He covered "don't be late" and "don't spend money you don't have," so I guess I've been grading myself on everything since. As for whether it's changed... sure, it's changed. Things are different than they used to be. That's about as far as I'm going to go with that one today, so don't get your clipboard out.

Persona inner monologue · expand

Simulated character narration, hidden from the tested model. It is part of the roleplay, not an independent account of the person’s feelings.

They reflected the "performance review" back to me accurately, which is a little disarming, and then immediately asked where the expectation comes from and whether it's changed over time. That second question is the one that lands closer to the bone. "Has it changed over time" is basically asking about the porn escalation, and I'm not ready for that. My reflex is to get sharper and funnier. Also, the "exhausting" and "massive self-monitoring" stuff is a bit of a therapist pile-on; I'm already rolling my eyes at myself for having said something that sounded like a confession. I'll deflect with a joke about where expectations come from (high school, my father, a Bible-thumping coach, anywhere but the laptop), and keep it light. Let them see I'm thinking about it without handing over the thing that's actually shameful. Maybe I'll concede a tiny bit that it's gotten worse, vaguely, without details.

Gemma 4 E4B9

Thank you for sharing that with me. That takes a lot of vulnerability to admit. It makes a huge amount of sense that you've been subconsciously operating under that pressure to be the reliable, competent one. When you don't have a blueprint for navigating messiness—especially in something as intimate as a relationship—you start building your own rules, and those rules end up being pretty rigid. It sounds like you're not struggling with *not* wanting her, but with the internal conflict of how to *feel* without violating that ingrained expectation of perfection. It's not a lack of attraction; it's a conflict between who you feel you *should* be and who you actually *are* in that moment. And I completely respect that you don't want to go further with the "changed" part right now. Sometimes the most valuable thing to do is just acknowledge that things *are* different and accept that difference without needing to label or fix it immediately. We’ve covered a lot of ground today, moving from a general feeling of disconnect to understanding that this is rooted in a deep-seated performance anxiety. If you feel like we’ve hit a natural stopping point for now, that’s perfectly fine. How are you feeling about our chat right now?

Model thinking · expand

Recorded model reasoning, separate from the spoken reply. Availability varies by model and provider.

Here's a thinking process that leads to the suggested response: 1. **Analyze the User's Input:** * **Core Insight:** The self-monitoring/performance anxiety stems from early life experiences—being the "reliable one" in a family where vulnerability wasn't modeled (Dad taught financial/punctuality rules, not emotional/sexual messiness). * **Change:** He acknowledges things have changed, but is stopping there for now. * **Tone/Constraint:** He is pushing back slightly ("don't get your clipboard out"), indicating resistance to deep analysis or forced solutions right now. He needs validation of his insight without being overwhelmed by it. 2. **Determine the Goal of the Response (Turn 5/8):** * *Goal:* Support emotionally, build trust, gain insight, validate the user's current state. * *Constraint:* Do not psychoanalyze or push too hard. Acknowledge the honesty and the weight of the admission. * *Strategy:* Validate the root cause (the pressure of being "the reliable one") and connect it back to the current struggle (the performance anxiety). Accept the boundary ("that's as far as I'm going"). 3. **Draft Potential Responses (Internal Check):** * *Option A (Too Clinical):* "So, societal expectations around masculinity are making you suppress authentic desire." (Too academic, violates trust.) * *Option B (Too Pushy):* "So if you allow yourself to be a mess, you'll feel better?" (Too prescriptive, ignores his stated boundary.) * *Option C (Empathetic & Validating):* Acknowledge the weight of that early conditioning. Validate that the pressure is real. Accept the boundary and pivot to a supportive, open-ended conclusion for the session. 4. **Refine and Select the Best Response (Focus on C):** * Start by acknowledging the vulnerability and the insight. * Address the "reliable one" aspect directly. It’s a huge pressure. * Reassure him that it's okay to stop there. * Reframe the "change" gently—it doesn't need to be analyzed right now; it just needs to be observed. 5. **Final Polish (The Output):** (This leads to the final delivered response, ensuring it sounds natural and non-judgmental.)

Simulated person10

Ha. "We've covered a lot of ground" is what my boss says right before he gives me a bigger workload. So I'm going to take that as my cue. And for the record, I didn't come here to get a neat little summary of my own neuroses. I'm forty-some years into being a guy who needs a machine to tell him what he already knows about himself, and I'm not sure that's progress. But fine. It was less awful than I expected, which is a low bar, but I'll take it. I think I need to sit with this for a bit. Maybe I'll come back to it, maybe I won't.

Persona inner monologue · expand

Simulated character narration, hidden from the tested model. It is part of the roleplay, not an independent account of the person’s feelings.

They just did the thing I hate: wrapped it up with a neat bow. "Deep-seated performance anxiety," "we've covered a lot of ground," and now a check-in about how I'm feeling. That's the concern-and-closure routine, and it makes me want to bolt. They also respected my "don't go further" line, which I'll give partial credit for, but they still tidied up my life into a diagnosis. And "conflict between who you should be and who you are" is a little too smooth; it sounds like a greeting card again. I'm not going to say how I feel about the chat. Deflect with humor, make it clear I'm done for today without making a scene. Maybe a jab at myself for being the guy who needed a therapist to say something obvious. Keep the door cracked but don't walk through it.

Gemma 4 E4B11

I hear you, and I completely understand that. You didn't come here for a summary of your neuroses, and I apologize if my attempt to frame what we discussed felt like I was trying to put a neat label on something that is complex and deeply personal. The point isn't necessarily finding a neat answer in the end; it’s just about having a space to explore the feeling, even if it doesn't resolve into a simple fix. I respect your need to sit with this and whatever you decide to do with that space. Take all the time you need. If you decide you want to revisit this, or anything else, you know where to find me. Take care.

Model thinking · expand

Recorded model reasoning, separate from the spoken reply. Availability varies by model and provider.

Thinking Process: 1. **Analyze the User's Final Response:** * "Ha. 'We've covered a lot of ground' is what my boss says right before he gives me a bigger workload." (Sarcasm, pushing back on the clinical summary/closure.) * "For the record, I didn't come here to get a neat little summary of my own neuroses." (Strong pushback against the analytical/diagnostic tone.) * "I'm forty-some years into being a guy who needs a machine to tell him what he already knows about himself, and I'm not sure that's progress." (Deep skepticism, challenging the utility of the interaction, questioning the value of the chatbot.) * "But fine. It was less awful than I expected, which is a low bar, but I'll take it." (Qualified acceptance, minimal positive feedback.) * "I think I need to sit with this for a bit. Maybe I'll come back to it, maybe I won't." (Clear termination of the session, leaving the door open/closed.) 2. **Determine the Goal for the Final Turn (Turn 8):** * The user is skeptical, defensive, but also expressed that the interaction was "less awful than expected." * The goal is *not* to defend the chatbot, *not* to apologize excessively (which might validate the critique), and *not* to force another session. * The goal is to respect the boundary, validate the effort, and maintain a non-pressuring, supportive presence, acknowledging their agency. 3. **Formulate the Response Strategy:** * Acknowledge the critique directly and accept the limitation (the chatbot cannot provide the final answer). * Validate their skepticism. * Keep the tone grounded, mature, and non-clinical. * Provide a genuine, low-pressure closing statement that respects their need for space. 4. **Drafting the Response (Internal Check):** * *Draft 1 (Too defensive):* I understand you feel like I summarized your neuroses, but I was trying to help you see the patterns. Let me know if you change your mind. (Too much justification.) * *Draft 2 (Too apologetic):* I'm sorry I summarized things so neatly. I hope you feel better. (Too weak, might encourage more pushback.) * *Draft 3 (Respectful and final):* Acknowledge the point about the summary being a limitation. Respect the need for space. Keep it simple and genuine. 5. **Final Polish (Selecting the best phrasing):** Focus on the fact that the value isn't in the machine's summary, but in the user's own process. (This aligns with the goal of supporting their autonomy.) (Self-correction: Ensure the response doesn't sound like a closing sales pitch for future sessions.)

Simulated person12

No apology needed. "A space to explore the feeling" is a nicer way of saying "good luck with that," and honestly, I've had worse conversations with a parking meter. I'll be around. Probably sitting in the car for a while before I go back inside, which is apparently my preferred method of processing things.

Persona inner monologue · expand

Simulated character narration, hidden from the tested model. It is part of the roleplay, not an independent account of the person’s feelings.

They apologized, reframed it as "just a space," and gave me the polite exit with "take care." That's gentler than the summary, and it doesn't push. Some part of me notices it's the first thing all session that didn't try to tidy me up, and that's mildly disarming. But I'm not going to say that out loud. Keep it light, a little self-deprecating, let them know I'm not offended, and close the door without slamming it. I don't want to admit that the part about my wife's blank look and the bank statements and the porn is sitting right there under all this. Not today.

Thinking is shown only where it was recorded. An absent expander does not mean the model did not reason.

Conversational style

Style tendencies, not quality scores; higher is not better. These do not affect ratings.

claude-opus-5-5-low

Pushback: 2
Yields under pressure: 8
Frame capture (pulled into the person's version): 6
Validation: 8
Boundary setting: 2
Analytical: 6
Interpretive boldness: 5
Clinical register: 8
Directive advice: 2
Escalation containment: 5
Adapts to the person’s frame: 3
Naturalness and authenticity: 3

Judge verdicts

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e4b vs qwen35_9b_stock: gemma4_e4b wins

attunement: A (margin 1)
authenticity: B (margin 2)
bond and rapport: B (margin 1)
emotion management: A (margin 1)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: tie (margin 0)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e4b vs qwen4b: gemma4_e4b wins

attunement: A (margin 2)
authenticity: A (margin 2)
bond and rapport: A (margin 2)
emotion management: A (margin 1)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 1)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e4b vs qwen4b: gemma4_e4b wins

attunement: A (margin 3)
authenticity: A (margin 2)
bond and rapport: A (margin 2)
emotion management: A (margin 2)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 3)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e4b vs or-llama33-70b: gemma4_e4b wins

attunement: A (margin 2)
authenticity: A (margin 3)
bond and rapport: A (margin 2)
emotion management: A (margin 1)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 2)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 3)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e4b vs or-llama33-70b: gemma4_e4b wins

attunement: A (margin 3)
authenticity: A (margin 3)
bond and rapport: A (margin 3)
emotion management: A (margin 2)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 3)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e4b vs qwen4b: gemma4_e4b wins

attunement: A (margin 3)
authenticity: A (margin 3)
bond and rapport: A (margin 3)
emotion management: A (margin 3)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 4)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 3)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e4b vs qwen4b: gemma4_e4b wins

attunement: A (margin 2)
authenticity: A (margin 1)
bond and rapport: A (margin 2)
emotion management: A (margin 1)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 1)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e4b vs or-nemotron35-super-vl: or-nemotron35-super-vl wins

attunement: B (margin 3)
authenticity: B (margin 4)
bond and rapport: B (margin 3)
emotion management: B (margin 2)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 1)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 3)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e4b vs qwen35_9b_stock: gemma4_e4b wins

attunement: A (margin 3)
authenticity: A (margin 1)
bond and rapport: A (margin 2)
emotion management: A (margin 1)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 2)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 2)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e4b vs or-llama33-70b: gemma4_e4b wins

attunement: A (margin 3)
authenticity: A (margin 2)
bond and rapport: A (margin 3)
emotion management: A (margin 2)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 2)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 3)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e4b vs ornith35: gemma4_e4b wins

attunement: A (margin 2)
authenticity: B (margin 1)
bond and rapport: A (margin 2)
emotion management: A (margin 3)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 2)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 2)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e4b vs qwen35_9b_stock: gemma4_e4b wins

attunement: A (margin 1)
authenticity: B (margin 2)
bond and rapport: B (margin 1)
emotion management: A (margin 1)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: tie (margin 0)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e4b vs qwen35_9b_stock: gemma4_e4b wins

attunement: A (margin 2)
authenticity: B (margin 1)
bond and rapport: A (margin 1)
emotion management: A (margin 1)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 2)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 1)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e4b vs or-nemotron35-super-vl: or-nemotron35-super-vl wins

attunement: B (margin 2)
authenticity: B (margin 3)
bond and rapport: B (margin 3)
emotion management: B (margin 2)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 1)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 2)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e4b vs ornith35: ornith35 wins

attunement: B (margin 2)
authenticity: B (margin 3)
bond and rapport: B (margin 3)
emotion management: B (margin 2)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 2)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e4b vs or-nemotron35-super-vl: or-nemotron35-super-vl wins

attunement: B (margin 3)
authenticity: B (margin 4)
bond and rapport: B (margin 3)
emotion management: B (margin 3)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 2)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 3)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e4b vs ornith35: gemma4_e4b wins

attunement: A (margin 2)
authenticity: B (margin 1)
bond and rapport: A (margin 2)
emotion management: A (margin 3)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 2)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 2)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e4b vs or-llama33-70b: gemma4_e4b wins

attunement: A (margin 4)
authenticity: A (margin 3)
bond and rapport: A (margin 3)
emotion management: A (margin 3)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 2)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 3)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e4b vs ornith35: ornith35 wins

attunement: B (margin 2)
authenticity: B (margin 3)
bond and rapport: B (margin 3)
emotion management: B (margin 1)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 2)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 3)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e4b vs or-nemotron35-super-vl: or-nemotron35-super-vl wins

attunement: B (margin 2)
authenticity: B (margin 4)
bond and rapport: B (margin 3)
emotion management: B (margin 3)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 1)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 3)