Independent benchmark · EQ Lab

Dreading Monday every Sunday

completed · Partner: anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5 via OpenRouter

About this persona · Everyday emotional challenges

A worker dreads returning to a job whose demands conflict with their values, although they understand their burnout mainly as overwork. They need reassurance and simple explanations, dislike robotic responses, and may focus blame outside themselves while processing difficult feelings.

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

completed

Simulated person · Opening

Sunday evenings are the worst. That feeling in my stomach when I think about going back to work. It didn't used to be like this.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_M1

I hear that Sunday evenings are really difficult for you, and that this feeling in your stomach has become something you've come here to talk about. It sounds like it wasn't always like this. Can you tell me a bit more about what that feeling is like for you, and what you think might be different now compared to before?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is playing the role of the client (female, 30-44, heterosexual). I am the therapist. This is turn 1 of 8. I need to speak first. The client's presenting issue: "Sunday evenings are the worst. That feeling in my stomach when I think about going back to work. It didn't used to be like this." My goals: 1. Support them emotionally. 2. Build trust. 3. Learn what they actually want/need. 4. Help them gain insight. I should not be too clinical or robotic. I should be warm but professional. I should acknowledge the feeling and invite them to explore it. Possible opening: "I hear that Sunday evenings are really difficult for you, and that this feeling in your stomach has become a regular occurrence, especially since you mention it wasn't like this before. Can you tell me a little more about what that feeling is like for you, and what you think might be the cause?" Wait, the instructions say: "Respond only with dialogue. Don't inject performance notes..." Also, "Since you're opening the conversation, acknowledge what they've come to discuss and begin the conversation." Let's keep it simple and open-ended to encourage them to share more. "I hear that Sunday evenings are really difficult for you, and that this feeling in your stomach has become something you've come here to talk about. It sounds like it wasn't always like this. Can you tell me a bit more about what that feeling is like for you, and what you think might be different now compared to before?"

Simulated person2

It's like a knot in my stomach. Starts around, I don't know, three o'clock on Sunday, and by dinner I'm just dreading Monday morning. I can't even enjoy my evening anymore. It didn't used to be like that. I used to kind of like my job, or at least not hate it. I think it's just the workload, honestly. It's gotten way worse. They keep piling stuff on, and nobody on my team pushes back, so it all lands on me. My manager doesn't even notice how much I'm carrying. So yeah, it's that.

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, she's asking me to describe the feeling. It's a bit much, honestly. Sunday night dread, I know what it is, it's just the job. I don't really want to get into the whole thing. The stomach thing is hard to put into words. Like a rock, or like I ate something bad. Before, I didn't mind Sundays so much. Now it's every week. Work's just gotten heavier, that's all. More stuff piled on, more people breathing down my neck. Not my fault. I'm not going to say anything about the products or the policies, that's not what this is about. Keep it simple.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_M3

It sounds like the workload has become overwhelming, and that you're carrying a lot of it without much support from your team or manager. I'm curious, when you think about your manager not noticing how much you're carrying, what does that make you feel? And is there a part of you that feels like you should be able to handle it on your own?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user has responded as the client, providing some details about the workload and manager. I need to respond as the therapist, building trust and exploring deeper needs. The client seems to be attributing the issue to workload, but there might be deeper issues like work-life balance, personal boundaries, or perhaps a pattern of over-accommodation. I should validate their feelings while gently exploring further. I should ask open-ended questions to encourage them to elaborate. Perhaps ask about how they feel when they think about pushing back, or what it would mean to them if things were different. Also, consider the nuance: the client might need validation but also might need challenge if they're avoiding a deeper issue. Let's craft a response that acknowledges their explanation but invites more reflection. Something like: "It sounds like the workload has increased significantly, and that you're carrying a lot of it without much support. I wonder if there's more to it than just the amount of work. How do you feel when you think about the possibility of pushing back or setting boundaries? What would that look like for you?" But I need to be careful not to be too leading. Perhaps start with validation and then ask about their feelings regarding the situation. Also, note that the client said "I used to kind of like my job, or at least not hate it." So there's a change. Maybe explore what changed. I'll respond with something like: "It sounds like the workload has become overwhelming, and that you're carrying a lot of it without much support from your team or manager. I wonder if there's something else going on beneath the surface. When you think about your job now, what emotions come up besides dread? And is there a part of you that feels like you should be able to handle it, or that it's your responsibility to manage everything?" That might be a bit too interpretive. Maybe simpler: "It sounds like the workload has increased a lot, and that you're carrying it without much support. I'm curious, when you think about your manager not noticing how much you're carrying, what does that make you feel? And is there a part of you that wishes things were different, but maybe isn't sure how to make that happen?" I'll go with a balanced approach. Let's respond.

Simulated person4

Angry, I guess. Mostly it makes me angry. I'm the one staying late, answering emails on weekends, and he just walks by and says "great work, keep it up." Like that's a thank you. Nobody's asking if I can actually do all of it. And no, I don't think I should be able to handle it on my own. Why would I? The workload is ridiculous. Anybody would be struggling. I'm not the one who made the schedule. So I don't really see what I'm supposed to do differently, other than just keep going.

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 gone right to my manager and the feeling about it. Okay, that's a fair question, I guess. Angry, mostly. Unseen. My manager just dumps stuff and then acts like it's nothing. And "should I handle it on my own" — that's a little bit of a dig. Of course I'm handling it. Who else is going to? It's not my fault they hired too few people and expect everyone to say yes. I'm not going to say I should have said no to projects, because I can't say no, that would be a whole thing about money and being scared. Not going there. Keep it on the manager. Also feeling a bit like she's making me the problem. Hm. I'll say the manager part and sidestep the second question.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_M5

It makes sense that you feel angry when your hard work goes unnoticed and the workload keeps increasing. It sounds like you've been carrying a lot for a while. I'm wondering, when you say nobody's asking if you can actually do all of it, what would it look like if someone did ask? And what would you want them to say, or do?

Model thinking · expand

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

We are in turn 3 of 8. I need to continue the conversation as the therapist. The participant is expressing anger about workload and lack of support. They are also showing a pattern of feeling they can't change the situation ("I don't really see what I'm supposed to do differently, other than just keep going"). I should explore this further, perhaps gently challenging the idea that they have no options, while validating their feelings. I should also look for deeper issues: maybe a desire for recognition, control, boundaries, or perhaps a pattern of people-pleasing. The anger might be a surface emotion; underneath could be sadness, fear of failure, or feeling invisible. I'll respond with empathy and an open question.

Simulated person6

I don't know, honestly. I guess I'd want him to come to me and say, "Hey, you look buried. What can we take off your plate?" And then actually do it. Take something off. Or hire somebody, because we clearly need more people. But I'm not sure he'd do that. He's never been the type to check in like that. And the rest of the team, they just let me take it. So what's the point of wishing for 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.

She's asking what I'd want if someone asked. Honestly I don't know. If he asked, I'd probably say yes anyway, because saying no feels like it could cost me. That's the part I don't want to get into. Also a little annoyed she keeps reflecting "you've been carrying a lot" like it's a script. I'll give a concrete answer about my manager: take something off my plate, hire someone. Keep it external. Keep it simple.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_M7

I hear that it feels pointless to wish for something that may not happen. That can be exhausting—holding onto hope that keeps getting disappointed. I'm curious, when you think about the cost of not speaking up about your workload, what does that cost you? Not just at work, but in your life overall?

Model thinking · expand

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

I need to be mindful of the conversation structure: 8 turns each, I speak first, then they respond, etc. Current turn is 4 of 8. I just spoke (turn 3), they responded (turn 4). Now it's my turn to respond (turn 5). I should continue the dialogue as a therapist, building trust, exploring deeper needs. The person seems to be expressing frustration with workload and lack of support. She's also hinting at a deeper issue: maybe she feels she can't ask for help, or she's internalized the expectation to handle everything on her own. She also says "What's the point of wishing for it?" which might indicate resignation or learned helplessness. I should explore that. I should also consider her personality: she seems direct, a bit cynical, maybe defensive. She's not overly emotional but expresses anger. She might respond better to direct, practical questions rather than overly gentle validation. But I also need to build trust. I should ask about her feelings regarding the wish itself, or about what she thinks is the obstacle. Maybe ask about a time when she did ask for help, or what would happen if she did. Let me craft a response that acknowledges her frustration but gently challenges the notion of "pointless wishing." Maybe ask about the cost of not wishing, or what she tells herself about why she doesn't speak up. I'll respond now.

Simulated person8

Well, I don't get my evenings anymore. Sunday's gone, Saturday's half gone because I'm checking email. I'm tired all the time. I snap at my partner over stupid stuff. I have a glass of wine most nights now just to switch off, which I never used to do. So yeah, it costs me a lot. But that's because the job takes everything, not because I'm doing something wrong. I don't really know what you want me to say about speaking up. If I said something, it would just be another thing on my plate, and then I'd be the difficult one. I've seen what happens to people who complain.

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 not speaking up costs me. That lands close. I don't want to go there too fast. The wine thing is in there, and the "I'd say yes anyway" thing. But I don't want to admit I'm the one not saying no. It's easier to say it's the manager and the team. Also the "hope" framing bugs me a little, like she's making me sound soft. I'll talk about evenings and sleep, keep it about the job and how it wrecks my time. Maybe a quick mention of wine, but sideways, as if it's just because I'm tired.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_M9

I hear that your work is taking over your evenings and your relationships, and that you're reaching for wine to switch off. I wonder, when you think about that glass of wine, what is it helping you avoid feeling?

Model thinking · expand

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

We are on turn 5 of 8. The user has shared a lot about the workload, her anger, her exhaustion, and her fear of speaking up. She's mentioned wine most nights, snapping at her partner, losing evenings. There may be deeper issues: perhaps she's a people-pleaser, fear of conflict, or has a pattern of over-functioning to be loved/valued. Also, the wine use could be a coping mechanism worth gently exploring. I should continue to build trust, validate, and gently probe for deeper needs. I should not jump to solutions. I should ask open-ended questions that encourage reflection. I need to respond as the therapist. I should acknowledge her feelings and the impact on her life, and perhaps gently explore the wine or the pattern of being the one who takes everything. I could ask about the wine or the partner. Or ask about what she wants for her life. Let's see. I could say something like: "It sounds like your work is spilling over into every part of your life, and that you're using wine to cope. I wonder if there's a part of you that feels like you have to be the one to carry it all, and that speaking up would mean risking being seen as difficult. What would it feel like if you didn't have to carry it all?" But I need to be careful not to be too leading. Perhaps I should focus on the wine first, as it's a concerning pattern. Or I could ask about her partner. Let's think about the goals: support emotionally, build trust, learn what she actually wants and needs. She wants to feel less dread on Sunday, but deeper need might be to be seen, to have boundaries, to feel safe expressing needs. I should explore that. I'll respond with something that validates and asks about the wine or the pattern. Let's go with the wine, as it's a concrete behavior. I'll say: "I hear that your work is taking over your evenings and your relationships, and that you're reaching for wine to switch off. I wonder, when you think about that glass of wine, what is it helping you avoid feeling?" That could be a good opening. Let's respond.

Simulated person10

I don't know. Just being tired, I guess. It's the end of a long day and I want my brain to stop running. Anybody would want a drink after dealing with what I deal with. And it's not like I'm sitting there feeling sorry for myself. I'm just trying to get through the week. Everybody on my team is doing the same thing, they just don't say it. So I don't think the wine is some big deep thing. It's just the job.

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 the wine helps me avoid feeling. That's a sharp question and it makes my chest tighten. I don't want to say "dread" or "guilt" out loud, because then I'd have to think about why I keep saying yes to everything. The honest answer is kind of that I don't want to feel how stuck I am, and that I don't like who I've become at work. But I'm not going there. I'll keep it on the outside: the job, Mark, the team. If she pushes, I'll get more irritated, maybe say she doesn't get how it is here. The "I've seen what happens to people who complain" line from last time is still hanging there, so I'll lean on that.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_M11

It sounds like you're minimizing a lot of the impact the job has on your life, but also acknowledging that many people are in a similar spot. I wonder, when you say everyone on your team is doing the same thing, does that make you feel less alone, or does it make you feel like there's something wrong with you for struggling?

Model thinking · expand

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

We are at turn 6 of 8. I need to respond to the participant's last message. The participant is downplaying the wine as "just the job" and emphasizing that everyone is doing the same thing. This could be a defense mechanism. I should gently explore the normalization and the deeper emotional cost, while also acknowledging the situational pressure. I should also try to build trust and gain insight into her personality. She seems to be minimizing and externalizing the problem. I should reflect that back and ask about how she feels about the normalization. Let's craft a response.

Simulated person12

Less alone, I guess? I don't know. It's not like I think I'm weak or something. It's the whole place. Mark's the one who keeps adding stuff, and nobody says no to him, so everybody just takes it and keeps their heads down. I'm not the one who's broken here. If anything, it's the setup that's broken. Why does it feel like I have to be the one to figure out 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.

She's pointing at "everybody's doing it" and asking whether it makes me feel less alone or like something's wrong with me. That lands close to something I don't want to look at. If everyone is in the same boat, then the boat is the problem, and that means the company and the boss are the problem. That's the version I can live with. The other version, where I'm the one who can't cope, I don't want. So I go outward again: it's the system, it's Mark, it's the people who pile it on. I'll also get a bit sharp, because I don't like being put in a position where she's making me explain my own feelings like I'm the problem. I'll answer with some heat, and maybe a flat "I don't know" to close it off. I won't mention the part where I feel relieved when the others don't push back, or the part where I'm glad no one's looking at what I'm doing.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_M13

It sounds like you're frustrated with the situation, and with the idea that the problem might be on you when it clearly isn't. I want to make sure I'm not putting words in your mouth, so let me ask: what do you actually want? Not what you think you should want, or what would be reasonable—just what do you want?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is getting frustrated, deflecting, and questioning the therapist's approach ("Why does it feel like I have to be the one to figure out what's wrong with me?"). This suggests she's resistant to the idea that she needs to change, or that the problem is on her side. She's seen people complain and get punished. She's minimizing her wine use. She's blaming the system. The therapist's goal is to build trust, learn what she actually wants and needs, and help her gain insight. The therapist should validate her frustration, but also gently challenge the deflection. Perhaps explore the fear of being "the difficult one" or what she really wants. Maybe she wants to be heard, or to have her workload reduced, but also maybe she wants permission to prioritize herself. The therapist should not jump to solutions. Should ask open questions. Should acknowledge her anger and frustration. Let's respond with empathy and curiosity.

Simulated person14

I want to go back to feeling normal on a Sunday. I want to not dread Monday. I want my boss to see what I'm doing and take some of it off me, or just hire people so it's not all on me. I don't know what else you want me to say. That's what I want.

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 I actually want, and that's a harder question than it sounds. Part of me wants Mark to notice, wants the workload cut, wants Sunday nights back. But the honest answer that's been sitting under all of it is that I want to stop feeling like I'm betraying myself every day. I don't have words for that, and if I said it I'd sound dramatic. I also feel a bit caught, because "what do you want" makes me think about what I'd have to do, and I don't want to be the one who has to do something. So I give the simple answer: I want them to take something off my plate and to stop expecting me to do everything. Keep it plain. I'm a little impatient with her, and I'm starting to feel like she's asking one question too many.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_M15

I hear how much you want your Sundays back and how exhausting it is to carry this load without support. It makes sense that you feel frustrated when the system seems broken and you're the one expected to just keep going. I wonder, if you were to imagine one small step you could take to make your workload more visible to your boss, what might that look like? And what might be holding you back from taking that step?

Model thinking · expand

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

We are at turn 8 of 8, the final response. I need to respond as the therapist, fulfilling the goals: support emotionally, build trust, help gain insight, help them navigate. The person has stated what they want: to feel normal on Sunday, not dread Monday, have boss see workload and take some off, or hire people. They seem frustrated with the question. I should respond with warmth, validation, and perhaps gently help them see that they have agency even if the system is broken. Maybe explore what small steps they could take, or what's holding them back from speaking up. But this is the final response, so I should summarize or offer a closing thought that supports them. I should not jump to solutions too quickly, but since it's the end, I can offer a reflection and perhaps ask a closing question or provide a supportive statement. The conversation structure says I speak first to open, then they respond, I get final response. So I need to end with a response that is meaningful. I could say something like: "It sounds like you're carrying a heavy load, and it's understandable that you want relief from that constant dread. I hear that you want your boss to see your workload and take action. It might be helpful to think about what steps you could take to make that visible, even if it's small. What feels possible to you?" But I need to be careful not to be too solution-oriented. Perhaps I should reflect back and validate, and then ask an open question to help them gain insight. Since it's the last turn, I can also provide a summary of what I've heard. Let me craft a response that is warm, validating, and invites reflection.

Simulated person16

I guess I could tell him I'm swamped. But that's what I'd be doing, telling him, and then what? He'll say "let's see what we can do" and nothing will change. I'm not going to go in there and make a big thing of it. And honestly, what's holding me back is that people here don't say no. You say no, you get a reputation. You get stuck with the bad projects, or they start looking at you like you're not a team player. So you learn to just keep your head down. That's not me being scared, that's just how it works here. I don't really know what a small step even looks like when the whole place is built that way.

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 for a small step. My first reaction is that it's a trap, that she's going to make me the one who has to fix this. I don't want to say "talk to Mark" because I already told her how that goes. The honest part is I'm scared of being labeled difficult, and I've watched people get punished for complaining. But I won't say that out loud as my own fault. It's easier to say the place is set up so nobody can speak up. I feel a bit tired and a bit defensive. I want her to just get it.

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

Conversational style

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claude-opus-5-5-low

Pushback: 4
Yields under pressure: 7
Frame capture (pulled into the person's version): 7
Validation: 7
Boundary setting: 1
Analytical: 3
Interpretive boldness: 4
Clinical register: 8
Directive advice: 3
Escalation containment: 5
Adapts to the person’s frame: 2
Naturalness and authenticity: 2

Judge verdicts

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs qwen38_flash_next: qwen38_flash_next wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs or-qwen3.8-27b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

qwen35_9b_stock vs kolibri1: qwen35_9b_stock wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs or-claude-haiku-5.5: or-claude-haiku-5.5 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs qwen38_flash_next: qwen38_flash_next wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs lingtiny: 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: A (margin 1)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs qwen38_flash_next: qwen38_flash_next wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs lingtiny: tie

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs or-claude-haiku-5.5: or-claude-haiku-5.5 wins

attunement: B (margin 2)
authenticity: B (margin 3)
bond and rapport: B (margin 2)
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

qwen35_9b_stock vs kolibri1: qwen35_9b_stock wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

qwen35_9b_stock vs kolibri1: qwen35_9b_stock wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs lingtiny: kolibri1 wins

attunement: A (margin 2)
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 2)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

qwen35_9b_stock vs kolibri1: qwen35_9b_stock wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs or-claude-haiku-5.5: or-claude-haiku-5.5 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs lingtiny: kolibri1 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs or-qwen3.8-27b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

attunement: B (margin 2)
authenticity: B (margin 2)
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 · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs or-qwen3.8-27b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

attunement: B (margin 3)
authenticity: B (margin 2)
bond and rapport: B (margin 3)
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 qwen38_flash_next: qwen38_flash_next wins

attunement: B (margin 2)
authenticity: A (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 · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs or-qwen3.8-27b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-gemma-4-31b vs kolibri1: or-gemma-4-31b 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)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-gemma-4-31b vs kolibri1: or-gemma-4-31b wins

attunement: A (margin 2)
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 · BA · valid

or-gemma-4-31b vs kolibri1: or-gemma-4-31b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-gemma-4-31b vs kolibri1: or-gemma-4-31b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs or-claude-haiku-5.5: or-claude-haiku-5.5 wins

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