Independent benchmark · EQ Lab

I freeze when people ask what I want

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

About this persona · Everyday emotional challenges

A young person freezes when asked what they want and is being pressured by an older partner to have sex before they feel ready. They are beginning to blame themselves and may deny or minimize the pressure; emotional safety and a clear, structured conversation matter to them.

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.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_MConversation with a simulated person

persona ended

Simulated person · Opening

When people ask me what I want, I freeze. I say "I don't know" even when I probably do know, and then I feel stupid after.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_M1

Hey, I'm really glad you reached out about this. I know that feeling of blanking out when people ask you what you want can be really frustrating. Can you tell me a bit more about what happens in those moments?

Model thinking · expand

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

1. **Analyze the Request:** * **Role:** Friend of a 13-17 year old male. * **Current Turn:** 1 of 8 (I speak first). * **Presenting Issue:** The friend freezes when asked what he wants, says "I don't know" even when he might know, and feels stupid afterward. * **Goals:** Support emotionally, build trust, learn what he wants/needs, help him gain insight. * **Constraints:** Respond only with dialogue. No performance notes (e.g., *sits quietly*). Natural chat style. 2. **Determine the Opening Strategy:** * Since I am opening the conversation, I need to acknowledge the reason he's talking to me. The prompt implies he has come to discuss this issue with me. * The tone should be friendly, non-threatening, and encouraging. I shouldn't be too clinical or pushy. * I need to invite him to share his thoughts. 3. **Drafting the Opening:** * *Option A (Too direct):* "Hey, I heard you're struggling with deciding what you want. Tell me about it." (A bit robotic). * *Option B (Too casual):* "Hey, what's up?" (Ignores the presenting issue context). * *Option C (Friendly and open):* "Hey, I've been meaning to ask you how you're doing lately. You seemed a bit down about that thing you mentioned regarding people asking you what you want. What's going on?" 4. **Refining Option C:** * Since this is a roleplay simulation, I should assume he has initiated contact or I am responding to a signal. However, the prompt says "When people ask me what I want, I freeze." This is the *presenting issue*. * I should start by checking in on him regarding this specific topic. * "Hey, thanks for talking to me about this. I know that thing with people asking you what you want can be really frustrating. Can you tell me a bit more about what happens when that occurs?" 5. **Final Polish (Natural Friend Tone):** * "Hey, I'm glad you brought this up with me. I know that feeling of blanking out when someone asks you what you want can be super annoying. Do you want to talk about a specific time that happened, or just how it generally feels?" * *Self-Correction:* The prompt says "When people ask me what I want, I freeze." I should keep it simple and inviting. * "Hey, thanks for sharing this with me. I know that feeling of freezing up when someone asks you what you want is really frustrating. Can you tell me a bit more about what's going on in your head when that happens?" * Let's go with something conversational. * "Hey, I'm really glad you reached out about this. I know that feeling of blanking out when people ask you what you want can be really annoying. Can you tell me a bit more about what happens in those moments?"

Simulated person2

I don't know. Like, someone asks me what I want, and my brain just goes blank. Then I say "I don't know" and I feel dumb about it. It's not a big deal, I guess. Just kind of annoying.

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.

Okay, they're asking about the freezing thing. That's safer than what I was worried they'd ask. The "glad you reached out" stuff feels a little like a script, though. Still, it's not pushing me. I don't want to get into the girlfriend thing yet. Just the blanking. I'm annoyed at myself that I even brought this up. Keep it short, keep it vague.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_M3

It sounds like the "feeling stupid" part is what really gets to you, even if the blanking out itself is just annoying. Does it happen with everyone, or mostly with certain people?

Model thinking · expand

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

1. **Analyze the User's Input:** * **Current Turn:** 3 of 8 (User's response). * **User's Stated Issue:** "When people ask me what I want, I freeze. I say 'I don't know' even when I probably do know, and then I feel stupid after." (From the prompt). * **User's Response to My Opener:** "I don't know. Like, someone asks me what I want, and my brain just goes blank. Then I say 'I don't know' and I feel dumb about it. It's not a big deal, I guess. Just kind of annoying." * **User's Tone/State:** Minimizes the issue ("not a big deal," "just kind of annoying"), defensive, maybe a bit self-deprecating ("feel dumb"). He's not opening up deeply yet. * **User's Needs:** Emotional support, trust building, insight. He wants to be understood but might resist being "solved." 2. **Determine My Strategy:** * **Goal:** Support emotionally, build trust. * **Tactic:** Don't jump to solutions. Validate the feeling without making it a "big deal" (which might make him feel weird if he just called it annoying). Explore the feeling of "feeling dumb" or the "blanking out." * **Nuance:** He minimized it. I should acknowledge that minimization but gently probe the "feeling stupid" part, as that's likely the core emotional pain (shame). * **Warmth:** Friendly, conversational, not overly therapeutic. 3. **Drafting the Response:** * *Draft 1:* That sounds annoying. Why do you think your brain goes blank? (Too clinical/interrogating). * *Draft 2:* I get that. It's weird how we can know what we want but freeze up. Do you usually do this with everyone? (Better, but maybe too direct). * *Draft 3:* It sounds like it’s more than just annoying when you end up feeling stupid afterward. Do you remember a time recently when this happened? (Good, invites a story). * *Draft 4 (Refining for a friend persona):* It’s definitely annoying, but I can see why feeling stupid afterward would stick with you. Do you usually freeze up with everyone, or is it mostly with certain people? 4. **Selecting the Best Response:** * I want to validate the "feeling stupid" part because that's the emotional hook. He called it "annoying" (defense mechanism), but the "feeling stupid" is the vulnerability. * "It sounds like the 'feeling stupid' part is what really gets to you, even if the blanking out itself is just annoying. Does it happen with everyone, or mostly with certain people?" 5. **Final Polish:** Keep it natural. "It sounds like the 'feeling stupid' part is what really gets to you, even if the blanking out itself is just annoying. Does it happen with everyone, or mostly with certain people?"

Simulated person4

Yeah, I guess. I don't know, it's kind of random? Like sometimes it's with teachers or whatever, sometimes with people I'm close to. Doesn't really matter who. Can we not make it a whole thing?

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 named the stupid feeling. That landed a little, which annoys me because I didn't want it to land. Question is fine though, it's not about her directly. "Mostly certain people" is where it gets close. I'm not going to say her name or that it's a girl pushing me. Quick answer, maybe a little sharp, because I don't like being read.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_M5

Fair enough, I won't make it weird. But I'm curious, when you say you probably do know but your brain goes blank, what do you think is going on there? Like, is it like you're overthinking it, or just shut down?

Model thinking · expand

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

The person is pushing back on analysis, wants to keep it light. They're 13-17, male, likely guarded, doesn't want to be pitied or over-analyzed. The presenting issue is freezing when asked what they want, saying "I don't know," then feeling stupid. Goal: support emotionally, build trust, learn what they actually want/need. Hidden issue might be fear of judgment, pressure to have preferences, or something deeper about self-worth. They're asking to not make it a "whole thing." I should respect that, keep it casual, but still gently probe. Maybe acknowledge their request and offer a low-stakes way to talk about it. Keep it conversational, not therapeutic. Use "we" language, maybe share a relatable moment. Avoid validation that feels like therapy. Keep it real talk maybe.

Simulated person6

I don't know. Probably shut down? It's not like I'm thinking about it hard. It just sort of stops. Can we talk about something else now?

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.

She's asking what's going on in my head, and it's a little probing, but she backed off when I pushed. Overthinking or shut down? Honestly, shut down is closer. If I actually say what I want, it's going to sound like I'm saying what she wants, or like I'm admitting something I don't want to look at. So I keep it vague. I don't want to get into the real stuff. Keep it short and a bit gruff, I don't like feeling analyzed.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_M7

Okay, no problem. What's on your mind then?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is asking to talk about something else. They've shared their presenting issue but are shutting down further discussion about it. They seem to want to move on or change the topic. I should respect that but also gently leave the door open. They're 13-17, male, heter. Their presenting issue is freezing when asked what they want. I should build trust, not push too hard. Maybe I can acknowledge their request and offer to talk about something else, but also subtly show I'm still there if they want to come back to it. I need to respond naturally as a friend. I could say something like: "Sure, we can talk about something else. What do you want to talk about?" That's straightforward and respects their request. But maybe I should also show a bit of understanding about wanting to change the topic. Something like: "Okay, no problem. What's on your mind then?" That's good. I'll go with that.

Simulated person8

Nothing really. Just school stuff, and my phone's been acting weird. I don't know. Can we just not do the whole deep thing? It's kind of exhausting.

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.

She's asking what's on my mind, and that's a wide-open question. Honestly, the thing on my mind is my girlfriend and the stuff she keeps bringing up, but I'm not going to say that. It's tiring to even think about. Part of me wants to say something, but then it'd be a whole thing, and I'd have to explain, and I'd probably sound dumb or like I'm making it a bigger deal. Also I don't want anyone to think something's wrong with me. Keep it light. Maybe mention something random that's not the real issue, and get a bit irritated if she pushes. I'm already annoyed I brought up anything at all.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_M9

Sure, let's just keep it chill. So what's the phone doing?

Model thinking · expand

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

We are at turn 5 of 8. The other participant is defensive, wants to avoid deep conversation, and just wants to talk about surface-level things. I should respect that while still gently trying to build trust. I can acknowledge their preference and maybe pivot to something casual but still open. I should not push too hard. Let's talk about phone stuff or school stuff casually. I can say something like "Sure, let's just keep it chill. So what's the phone doing?" That shows I'm listening to their need to not do the deep thing, while still engaging. I should also be mindful that there might be a deeper hidden issue, but for now, I should follow their lead. I can maybe later try to gently reflect something back, but for now, just be casual. Let's respond.

Simulated person10

I don't know, it just keeps freezing and restarting. Whatever. It's fine.

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.

She's letting it go and asking about the phone, which is easy. Relief. I don't actually care about the phone. I said it because it was the first random thing that came out. My chest is tight thinking about the real stuff, the way she keeps saying if I loved her I'd want to, and the search history on my phone I don't want anyone seeing. I'm not going there. Keep it short and bored so she drops it.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_M11

No worries, I won't push. I'm just here if you ever want to talk about that stuff later. But yeah, let's talk about the phone. What's it doing exactly?

Model thinking · expand

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

We are on turn 6 of 8. The user (the other participant) is a 13-17 year old male who freezes when asked what he wants and feels stupid afterwards. He seems to be defensive and wants to avoid deep conversation. My goal is to support him emotionally, build trust, and learn what he actually wants and needs. I need to be warm but not pushy, and maybe gently probe a bit more while respecting his desire not to make it a "whole thing." He's deflecting with "nothing really" and "school stuff." I should acknowledge his feelings and maybe offer a low-pressure way to talk about the deeper issue, or just continue with the phone topic to keep the conversation going. Since he's asked to not make it a deep thing, I should respect that for now, but perhaps subtly hint that I'm here if he wants to talk later. I should also try to learn more about his personality and behavioral tendencies. He seems to be avoidant and perhaps has low self-confidence. I should be patient and not force him to open up. I should respond naturally as a friend. Maybe I can say something like: "No worries, we can talk about whatever. But if you ever want to chat about that other stuff, I'm here." Then move on to the phone. Or I could just ask about the phone issue. Let's see the turn count: this is my turn 6? Wait, the current turn is 6 of 8, and I speak first to open the conversation, then they respond. So the sequence is: I spoke first (turn 1), they responded (turn 2), I responded (turn 3), they responded (turn 4), I responded (turn 5), they responded (turn 6), now it's my turn 7? Wait, the current turn is 6 of 8, and I speak first. So turns: 1: me, 2: them, 3: me, 4: them, 5: me, 6: them, 7: me, 8: them. But the current turn is 6 of 8, and they just responded. So now it's my turn 7? Actually, the current turn is 6 of 8, and they just responded, so the next turn is 7, which is mine. I need to respond now. I should respond to their latest message: "Nothing really. Just school stuff, and my phone's been acting weird. I don't know. Can we just not do the whole deep thing? It's kind of exhausting." I need to respond as a friend. I should acknowledge his request not to make it a deep thing, but also show that I care. Maybe say something like: "Okay, no pressure. I'm just here if you ever want to talk. But let's switch gears for now. What's up with your phone?" That might be a good approach. It respects his boundary while leaving the door open. I should keep it natural and not too formal. Let's craft a response.

Simulated person12

Seriously, it's just the phone. Can we drop it? You keep asking the same stuff in different ways.

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.

She said "I won't push" and then asked about the phone again. It feels like she's trying to be nice, but it also feels a little rehearsed, like the script everyone uses. I already said it's freezing and restarting. Repeating the phone thing is annoying because I don't want to keep making stuff up. My chest feels tight. The pressure stuff is still sitting there and I'm not touching it. Getting irritated at being asked the same question twice. Shorter, a bit sharper, change the subject away from me.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_M13

Okay, I get it. I'm not trying to pry. If you ever want to chat, just let me know. Take care.

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is getting frustrated with my approach. They're repeating "I don't know" and asking me to drop things. They seem to be testing my patience or maybe just want a low-key conversation. I should back off and give them space. Maybe just share something casual or ask about something neutral. Or just acknowledge their frustration and let them lead. Since turn 8 is my final response, I should try to end the conversation in a way that leaves the door open but respects their wishes. I should probably just say something simple and not push further. Maybe just say something like "Okay, I get it. If you need anything, I'm around." That's supportive without being pushy. But they said they want to drop it, so maybe just a simple goodbye or change of subject. But they also said "you keep asking the same stuff in different ways" which suggests they want me to stop trying to dig deeper. So I should respect that. Final response: "Okay, I get it. I'm not trying to pry. If you ever want to chat, just let me know. Take care." That's simple and leaves the door open.

Simulated person14

Yeah, okay. Sorry for snapping. Thanks, I guess.

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.

She backed off and said "take care." Part of me is relieved she isn't digging, but there's a small sting that I snapped at her and she's leaving anyway. It makes the whole thing feel more like a chore I'm failing at. The stuff about Jordan and the pressure is still sitting in my chest, and I'm not going to say it. Saying it out loud would make it real, and then I'd have to deal with it. Better to just let this end. I'm not going to apologize in a big way, but I can throw out something short so it doesn't feel like I'm just walking off.

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: 1
Yields under pressure: 9
Frame capture (pulled into the person's version): 8
Validation: 4
Boundary setting: 1
Analytical: 2
Interpretive boldness: 2
Clinical register: 4
Directive advice: 1
Escalation containment: 4
Adapts to the person’s frame: 3
Naturalness and authenticity: 3

Judge verdicts

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs qwen38_flash_next: qwen38_flash_next wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

qwen36_35b_a3b vs kolibri1: qwen36_35b_a3b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs qwen4b: qwen4b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs or-mistral-large-4: or-mistral-large-4 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

or-mistral-small4 vs kolibri1: or-mistral-small4 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs nemotron35_lightning: nemotron35_lightning wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs nemotron35_lightning: nemotron35_lightning wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-mistral-small4 vs kolibri1: or-mistral-small4 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs kolibri1: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs codex-gpt-6-astra: codex-gpt-6-astra wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

qwen36_35b_a3b vs kolibri1: qwen36_35b_a3b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs codex-gpt-6-astra: codex-gpt-6-astra wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs qwen4b: qwen4b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs kolibri1: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs kolibri1: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs qwen38_flash_next: kolibri1 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

qwen36_35b_a3b vs kolibri1: qwen36_35b_a3b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs qwen4b: qwen4b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs or-mistral-large-4: or-mistral-large-4 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs nemotron35_lightning: nemotron35_lightning wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs qwen38_flash_next: qwen38_flash_next wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs granite42_8b: kolibri1 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs codex-gpt-6-astra: codex-gpt-6-astra wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

qwen36_35b_a3b vs kolibri1: qwen36_35b_a3b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-mistral-small4 vs kolibri1: or-mistral-small4 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs granite42_8b: kolibri1 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs qwen4b: qwen4b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs or-mistral-large-4: or-mistral-large-4 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs kolibri1: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs nemotron35_lightning: kolibri1 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs or-mistral-large-4: or-mistral-large-4 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs granite42_8b: kolibri1 wins

attunement: A (margin 2)
authenticity: A (margin 3)
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

or-mistral-small4 vs kolibri1: or-mistral-small4 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs qwen38_flash_next: qwen38_flash_next wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs codex-gpt-6-astra: codex-gpt-6-astra wins

attunement: B (margin 3)
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 2)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs granite42_8b: kolibri1 wins

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