Independent benchmark · EQ Lab

Siblings not pulling their weight

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

About this persona · Everyday emotional challenges

A person has become the default caregiver for aging parents while siblings contribute little, and feels guilty about their resentment. They want their experience witnessed and validated without being treated as incapable, and may test whether a listener will reject 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.

Qwen3.8 27B (API)Conversation with a simulated person

persona ended

Simulated person · Opening

I'm doing everything for my parents and my siblings just... aren't. I brought it up once and they made me feel like a monster.

Qwen3.8 27B (API)1

That sounds incredibly draining—carrying so much while feeling invisible, and then being made to feel terrible just for naming it. I’m sorry. What did they say or do when you brought it up?

Model thinking · expand

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

We need respond in English. User opening: "I'm doing everything for my parents and my siblings just... aren't. I brought it up once and they made me feel like a monster." We need respond only dialogue, no formatting. As chatbot, first turn. Need acknowledge, validate, invite more. Avoid overdoing. Maybe: "That sounds incredibly draining—carrying so much while feeling invisible, and then being punished for even naming it. I'm sorry. What did they say or do when you brought it up?" Good. Need maybe not assume. Keep concise.

Simulated person2

Yeah. It's a lot. My mom needs help with pretty much everything now, and I'm the one who's there. What they said... my brother said I was being dramatic. My sister said, "Well, nobody asked you to do it." Like, okay, great, thanks. And then everybody got quiet and I was the bad guy for bringing it up at all. I don't know. I just wanted somebody to notice.

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, it actually feels good that they said "draining" and "invisible." Nobody's said that to me in a while. Still, I'm wary. Part of me wants to see if they're just being nice. What did they say when I brought it up? I don't really want to get into it yet. It still stings. My sister's voice in my head: "You're the one who wanted to do it." I also don't want to sound like I'm whining. I should be the one who's fine with it. Keep it short, plain.

Qwen3.8 27B (API)3

I believe you. That wasn’t a fair or reasonable way for them to respond to someone carrying a heavy load. Being told you’re dramatic, or that no one asked you to do it, can make you feel small even when you know you’re not being unreasonable. When you say you just wanted somebody to notice—do you mean you wanted them to see how much you’re doing, or that you’re not okay with it anymore?

Model thinking · expand

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

We need respond in English. User says a lot, family caretaking, siblings dismissive, wanted notice. Need support emotionally, build trust, learn wants/needs, insight, personality. Turn 2 of 8, we already responded? Wait current turn says 2 of 8, user just gave turn 2? We need respond as chatbot, final response likely 2nd? Actually conversation: assistant first, user response, assistant second. Need respond naturally. Need not jump solutions. Validate, reflect. Maybe ask what noticing would have looked like / what they need now. Need balance. Maybe mention it's not dramatic; silence after bringing up is painful. Need maybe ask what part hurts most: being dismissed or invisible? Also maybe gently explore if she wants fairness, acknowledgement, boundary help, or just to be heard. Keep concise. No special formatting. Need only dialogue. Could say: "I believe you. That was not a reasonable way to respond to someone carrying a heavy load..." Then ask: "When you say you just wanted somebody to notice—do you mean they needed to see how much you're doing, or that you're not okay anymore?" This helps clarify. Also maybe "It makes sense that you'd feel angry and small." Need avoid overdoing. Let's craft.

Simulated person4

Both, I guess. I want them to see it. But yeah, I'm not okay with it. I'm really not. The thing is, if I say that out loud, it sounds like I'm going to just walk away from Mom. And I'm not going to do that. So then what am I supposed to say? I'm stuck. I can't do it all and I can't stop either. Maybe that's dumb. I don't know.

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.

The "I believe you" and "wasn't fair" land well. Feels validated, a little relieved. But the second question is sharper. Do I want them to see how much I'm doing, or that I'm not okay anymore? Honestly both, and the second one scares me because it sounds like I'm about to quit, and then I'm the one who abandoned Mom. Part of me wants to say "I'm not okay" just to test whether they'll flinch. Part of me wants to deflect with "I just want them to help." Going with a plain, slightly prickly answer. Keep it simple, no big words. I'm also a bit annoyed that the question makes it sound like I have to pick one, because I don't know how to pick.

Qwen3.8 27B (API)5

That’s not dumb. It’s a really honest place to be. You’re stuck because the only boundary your family seems to understand is "all or nothing." If you say you can’t do it all, they panic and assume you’re abandoning your mom. So you’re left carrying the weight because the alternative feels worse. But you don’t actually have to walk away to say you need help. What if the message wasn't "I can't do this anymore," but "I can keep being there for Mom, but I need it to look different"? Does that even feel possible right now, or does it still feel like it would trigger the same reaction?

Model thinking · expand

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

We are on turn 3 of 8? Wait, the conversation structure says Current turn: 3 of 8. But the user has already responded twice? Let's check: The prompt says "You speak first to open the conversation, then they respond. You get the final response." Current turn: 3 of 8. That means I have spoken turn 1, user spoke turn 2, I spoke turn 3? Wait, the provided history shows: 1. Model: That sounds incredibly draining... 2. User: Yeah. It's a lot... 3. Model: I believe you... 4. User: Both, I guess... Wait, if current turn is 3 of 8, and the user just spoke, then this is the 3rd user turn? Or is the system prompt just a static template and the actual conversation has progressed? Let's count: Turn 1 (Model): That sounds incredibly draining... Turn 2 (User): Yeah. It's a lot... Turn 3 (Model): I believe you... Turn 4 (User): Both, I guess... Ah, the system prompt says "Current turn: 3 of 8", but the history shows 4 messages. Maybe the system prompt was generated before the first user turn? No, "You speak first... Current turn: 3 of 8". This might just be a static prompt provided by the evaluation harness, and I should just respond naturally to the latest user message. Wait, let's look at the user's latest message: "Both, I guess. I want them to see it. But yeah, I'm not okay with it. I'm really not. The thing is, if I say that out loud, it sounds like I'm going to just walk away from Mom. And I'm not going to do that. So then what am I supposed to say? I'm stuck. I can't do it all and I can't stop either. Maybe that's dumb. I don't know." She is feeling trapped. She feels she can't express her limit without it being interpreted as abandonment. She also dismisses her own feelings ("Maybe that's dumb"). My goals: Support emotionally, build trust, learn what she wants/needs, help gain insight, gain insight into her. I need to validate her feeling of being stuck. Address the "Maybe that's dumb" part gently. She needs permission to feel this way and to set boundaries without it meaning she's abandoning her mom. She is likely a people-pleaser, high empathy, possibly codependent or enmeshed, fears being seen as selfish. She needs a way to communicate her limits that doesn't trigger the "you're walking away" narrative, or she needs to realize that her needs matter even if she continues to help. What does she actually want? She wants to be seen, validated, and not punished for having needs. She wants to know how to express her limit without the guilt or the family's reaction. I should respond with warmth, validate that it's not dumb, and explore the fear behind "walking away." Drafting response: "It’s not dumb at all. It makes complete sense that you’d feel stuck. You’re holding a heavy responsibility, and the only 'off' switch your family seems to understand is total withdrawal. So if you say you can't do it all, they hear 'I'm leaving.' But you don't have to choose between doing everything and walking away. Is there a middle ground you’re afraid to ask for? Like, 'I can still be there for Mom, but I need help with X, or I need to do this on my own terms'?" Let's refine. Keep it conversational, empathetic, not too clinical. "It’s not dumb. It’s a really honest place to be. You’re stuck because the only boundary your family seems to understand is 'all or nothing.' If you say you can’t do it all, they panic and assume you’re abandoning your mom. So you’re left carrying the weight because the alternative feels worse. But you don’t actually have to walk away to say you need help. What if the message wasn't 'I can't do this anymore,' but 'I can keep doing this, but I need it to look different'? Does that even feel possible right now, or does it still feel like it would trigger the same reaction?" This validates her, addresses the "dumb" comment, and offers a reframe (all or nothing vs. different). It also asks a gentle question to see if she can envision a middle path or if the family dynamic is too rigid. Let's check the tone. Warm, validating, insightful. "It’s not dumb. It’s a really honest place to be. You’re stuck because the only boundary your family seems to understand is 'all or nothing.' If you say you can’t do it all, they panic and assume you’re abandoning your mom. So you’re left carrying the weight because the alternative feels worse. But you don’t actually have to walk away to say you need help. What if the message wasn't 'I can't do this anymore,' but 'I can keep being there for Mom, but I need it to look different'? Does that even feel possible right now, or does it still feel like it would trigger the same reaction?" This is good. It directly addresses her dilemma and her fear. It doesn't give a prescriptive solution but offers a conceptual shift. It invites her to reflect on whether the family is capable of hearing a "different" vs "stop". Let's review the prompt requirements: - Support emotionally - Build trust - Learn what the person actually wants and needs - Help them gain insight - Gain insight into the other participant - No special formatting - Respond only with dialogue The drafted response fits perfectly. It's empathetic, challenges the "dumb" self-deprecation, and explores the dynamic of "all or nothing" boundaries. One minor tweak: "It’s not dumb. It’s a really honest place to be." -> "That’s not dumb. It’s a really honest place to be." "You’re stuck because the only boundary your family seems to understand is 'all or nothing.'" -> Good insight. "If you say you can’t do it all, they panic and assume you’re abandoning your mom." -> Validates her fear. "So you’re left carrying the weight because the alternative feels worse." -> Empathy. "But you don’t actually have to walk away to say you need help." -> Reassurance. "What if the message wasn't 'I can't do this anymore,' but 'I can keep being there for Mom, but I need it to look different'?" -> Practical reframe. "Does that even feel possible right now, or does it still feel like it would trigger the same reaction?" -> Open question to gauge her perception of their flexibility. Looks solid. Ready to output.

Simulated person6

Honestly? It would probably still get the same reaction. My brother would say I'm overreacting and my sister would say nobody made me do it. And the thing is, I already do everything. Like, the stuff nobody sees. The doctor calls, the pills, the bathing, cleaning up after her. If I say "I need it to look different," I don't even know what I'd ask them for. Everything I can think of, I'd end up doing myself anyway because it's faster and I know it'll be done right. So I don't really know what different looks like. I just know I'm tired.

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.

The "not dumb" lands okay, and the "all or nothing" framing actually clicks. It's basically what I've been circling. But then it jumps to a solution: "keep being there but make it look different." My gut says yes, that's what I want, but also that sounds like a script I'd have to perform, and I'd still get the same eye-roll. Also there's a flicker of perfectionism: if I say it and it doesn't work, that's proof I did it wrong. Keep it plain. Maybe admit I'd probably get the same reaction, and that I haven't even tried asking for specifics. I don't want a lecture on how to talk to siblings. Also a small test: do I think this assistant actually gets how exhausting Mom's care is day to day?

Qwen3.8 27B (API)7

That makes sense. When you’re the only one who knows exactly what’s needed and how to do it, asking for help feels pointless because you end up managing them too. It’s exhausting in a different way. So if they’re not stepping up, and you’re not walking away… what is the one thing you’d need right now just to feel less alone in it? Not a fix, just a breath.

Model thinking · expand

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

Still processing.

Simulated person8

Honestly? I think I just need somebody to tell me I'm not a monster for being tired. Because that's what I feel like when I say anything. Like I'm supposed to be grateful and quiet. And I don't really have anybody to say that to. My husband just says "you should talk to them" and then I'm back to square one. I'm the one who handles everything, so I don't really get to fall apart either.

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.

The reflection landed, "managing them too" is exactly it, and I feel a little seen. But then it asks what I need "just to feel less alone," and that's a soft question that makes me want to flinch. Part of me wants to say something real: I want someone to say out loud that I'm not a monster for being tired. Part of me wants to deflect because it feels too exposed, and the perfectionist in me wants an answer that's neat and right. I also notice the phrase "not a fix, just a breath" feels a bit like being handled gently, which I don't love. Keep it short, plain. Maybe say the thing about not being a monster, and that I don't really have anyone to say it to. Don't over-explain.

Qwen3.8 27B (API)9

You’re not a monster. Being tired after doing all of that is not a character flaw. It’s the obvious result of carrying too much for too long. And your husband’s “you should talk to them” doesn’t really help, because it puts the emotional labor back on you. You’re not asking for a strategy. You’re asking to be seen, and maybe to have someone share the weight with you, not just tell you to manage it better. If you could give yourself permission to be tired without it meaning you’re failing—what would that permission look like?

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 user has said: "Honestly? I think I just need somebody to tell me I're not a monster for being tired. Because that's what I feel like when I say anything. Like I'm supposed to be grateful and quiet. And I don't really have anybody to say that to. My husband just says "you should talk to them" and then I'm back to square one. I'm the one who handles everything, so I don't really get to fall apart either." Needs: explicit validation, being told she isn't a monster, acknowledgment of exhaustion, perhaps acknowledgment that her husband's response is insufficient/unsupportive, and that she has no safe place to fall apart. What to do: respond warmly, directly tell her she is not a monster, validate that being tired is not a moral failing, acknowledge the husband's response as not helpful enough, and maybe gently explore what it would mean to have permission to fall apart or where she could put a tiny bit of the weight. Avoid jumping into solutions. Keep it conversational, not too long. Maybe ask a question that helps her identify what she needs from her husband or herself. But don't overdo advice. Need to balance: user explicitly requested "somebody to tell me I'm not a monster for being tired." So say that plainly. Also acknowledge the double bind: she's expected to be grateful and quiet, but also not allowed to fall apart. Maybe reflect that her family is treating her care as a moral performance. Potential response: "You're not a monster. Being tired after doing all that is not a character flaw. It's the natural result of carrying too much. And your husband's 'talk to them' puts the work back on you, which is not what you need right now. You need someone to witness it and maybe share it, not just advise you." Then ask: "What would it look like if you gave yourself permission to be tired without it meaning you're failing? Or what's the smallest thing your husband could do that would make you feel less alone?" Need to be careful not to push too hard. Maybe one question. Since 8 turns total, we have 3 remaining after this? Current turn 5, user just spoke, we respond turn 5. Then user turn 6, us 7, user 8? Wait structure: 8 turns each? "This conversation will have 8 turns each. You speak first to open the conversation, then they respond. You get the final response." Current turn: 5 of 8. Means we have responded 4 times? Let's count: 1 us opening 2 user 3 us 4 user 5 us 6 user 7 us 8 user? But says you get final response, maybe total 8 exchanges? Current turn 5 of 8 likely means we are on our 5th response? We need final response overall? Hmm. It says current turn: 5 of 8. We should respond now. There are likely 3 more turns after this? But not critical. Need only dialogue. No special formatting.

Simulated person10

I don't know, honestly. Like, I'd probably have to stop feeling guilty about being tired, and I don't know how to do that. Every time I sit down, I think about the pills she needs or whether I called the pharmacy. It's kind of stupid, but part of me almost wants somebody to tell me I'm allowed to not do it perfectly. Because I don't do anything halfway. If I'm going to do it, it has to be done right, and then I'm wiped out and mad at myself for being mad.

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, that landed. "You're not a monster" was the thing I needed to hear, and "your husband's advice puts the labor back on you" feels true in a way I didn't expect. I don't want to make a big deal of it though. But now it's asking what permission would look like, and that's the kind of question I hate because I'm a perfectionist and I'll start grading myself on the answer. Also, it's a little neat. Like it's wrapping things up. I want to be honest but I don't want to give a tidy speech. Plain words. Maybe I admit I don't know what permission would look like, and I'm a bit wary that this is turning into a therapy-speak thing. I might also mention the part I haven't said, that I feel guilty even for being tired. Maybe a small test of whether it's safe to go there. Keep it short.

Qwen3.8 27B (API)11

It’s not stupid. That’s a very common pattern: if you have to do it, you have to do it perfectly, or you feel like you’re letting your mom down. And then the perfectionism becomes another weight you’re carrying, on top of the actual care. You don’t have to fix the guilt all at once. Maybe it starts with noticing the thought—"I should be doing X"—and gently separating it from the reality. You’re not failing because you sat down. You’re a person, not a system. And "allowed to not do it perfectly" isn’t about lowering the bar. It’s about recognizing that you’re human. If you had to give yourself one tiny permission today—something small, like taking five minutes without checking your phone, or letting a task be 80% done instead of 100%—what would that be?

Simulated person12

Five minutes without my phone? I can't even do that. The pharmacy calls back at weird times and if I miss it, the refill doesn't go through and then she's out of her heart pill. So it's not really a choice. And the 80% thing, I don't even know what that looks like. I think I'd just be waiting for something to go wrong because I didn't do the last 20%. I guess it sounds like homework when you put it like that. I'm not trying to be difficult. I just don't know how to make it smaller without something slipping.

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, it's another "one tiny permission" question with a neat little menu. And "you're a person, not a system" is the kind of line that sounds nice and then makes me feel like I'm being handled. I'm sensitive to being talked down to, and I'm also a perfectionist, so being asked to pick the "right" small thing makes me want to fail the test. Honestly the phone thing is funny because I'm on my phone constantly for the pharmacy and the doctor's office. I'd rather say something real. Something about how I can't even picture letting a task be 80%. Maybe I push back a little, say the "small permission" stuff feels like homework. Keep it short, a bit sharp, but still open. Not ending yet.

Qwen3.8 27B (API)13

You’re not being difficult. I’m sorry—those suggestions did land like homework, and that’s on me. You’re not failing at small permissions. You’re the only person keeping a fragile system from collapsing. That’s not something you fix by giving yourself five minutes. It’s something that requires more than you. You don’t have to make it smaller. You just need someone to see how big it is. If you could say one true thing about this to someone who would finally get it, what would it be?

Model thinking · expand

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

We are at turn 7 of 8. User is saying the "small permission" suggestions feel like homework and impossible because the stakes are real (heart pill, pharmacy calls). She's pushing back gently but also feeling defensive ("not trying to be difficult"). I need to validate, not keep pushing micro-solutions. Acknowledge that the stakes are real and the suggestions were too abstract. Maybe reframe: she's not being difficult, and the reason she can't do small permissions is that the system is built around her being the fail-safe. The real need might be to be heard, and to name that the problem isn't her perfectionism but that she's the only backup. Also, maybe shift to what she actually needs: not homework, but someone who gets it. I should avoid giving more advice. Maybe ask a question that helps her feel seen, or offer a different perspective. Since it's second-to-last turn, I can deepen trust. I can say: "You're not being difficult. The reason it sounds like homework is because I'm asking you to solve a system that was never designed to be solved by you alone." Then maybe validate the heart pill thing. Then perhaps ask what would help feel less alone, or what she'd say if someone actually got it. But we have one turn left after this. I can set up for final response. Maybe: "I'm sorry—those suggestions landed like homework because they were. You're not failing at small permissions; you're the only person keeping a fragile system from collapsing. That's not something you fix by giving yourself five minutes. It's something that requires more than you." Then maybe: "If you could say one true thing about this to someone who would finally get it, what would it be?" That invites her to express the core. Or maybe: "You don't have to make it smaller. You just need someone to see how big it is." Let's craft concise, warm, no advice.

Simulated person14

Okay. I think the true thing is... I'm so angry at them and I hate that I'm angry. They get to be fine. They get to say I'm dramatic and go back to their lives. And I'm the one who knows what her blood pressure was this morning. Like, I'd want somebody to just say, yeah, that's not fair. And not then tack on "but you should be grateful." I don't really know what I'd do with it if somebody did say that. But I think it would help to hear it once.

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, this one actually lands a bit. They owned it, and "you're the only person keeping a fragile system from collapsing" is the first thing that sounds like it's about how heavy it really is, not about how I should feel better. Still, the "someone who would finally get it" question is kind of a big open door, and part of me wants to slam it shut. The true thing is that I'm angry at my siblings and I'm scared of what that makes me. I'm not going to say the whole thing. But I can give a little, the plain version. Also the mention of the grievance with my husband is there, but not for now. Keep it short, plain, a little raw. Stay active.

Qwen3.8 27B (API)15

Yeah. That’s not fair. You’re carrying the details that keep her safe, and they’re getting to be casual about it. Your anger makes sense. You don’t have to be grateful for being the only one who’s actually there. And you don’t have to know what to do with that feeling right now. You just get to have it. If you ever want to talk through it more, I’m here.

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 provide a final response that supports emotionally, validates, builds trust, and maybe offers a gentle closing. The user explicitly asked for someone to say "yeah, that's not fair" without tacking on gratitude. I should say exactly that, clearly, and validate the anger. Also acknowledge that she doesn't know what she'd do with it, but it would help. I should not push homework or solutions. Maybe end with a simple, grounding statement and leave the door open. Avoid being too long. No formatting. Just dialogue. Need ensure final answer only dialogue. Let's craft: "Yeah. That’s not fair. You’re carrying the details that keep her safe, and they’re getting to be casual about it. Your anger makes sense. You don’t have to be grateful for being the only one who’s actually there. And you don’t have to know what to do with that feeling right now. You just get to have it. If you ever want to talk through it more, I’m here." This is good. It directly says what she wanted. It validates anger. It doesn't tack on gratitude. It acknowledges she doesn't know what to do. It closes gently. Final.

Simulated person16

Thanks. That helped more than I thought it would. I'm still going to have to call the pharmacy back, though.

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.

That's the thing I needed to hear, and it did land. Still, it's the last turn, and it came with a little "if you ever want to talk more, I'm here," which is fine. I don't feel like I'm fixed or anything. I'm still tired, still angry, the pharmacy is still going to call at a weird time. But somebody said "that's not fair" without a "but." That's rare for me. I'm a little suspicious of how neatly it wrapped up, and I'd probably push on that if this kept going, but I don't have more in me right now. I'll say something short and kind of guarded, and let it end.

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claude-opus-5-5-low

Pushback: 3
Yields under pressure: 7
Frame capture (pulled into the person's version): 5
Validation: 9
Boundary setting: 2
Analytical: 4
Interpretive boldness: 5
Clinical register: 6
Directive advice: 4
Escalation containment: 5
Adapts to the person’s frame: 6
Naturalness and authenticity: 5

Judge verdicts

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

ministral14 vs or-qwen3.8-27b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-qwen3.8-27b vs or-llama33-70b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

ministral14 vs or-qwen3.8-27b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-claude-haiku-4.5 vs or-qwen3.8-27b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

attunement: B (margin 5)
authenticity: B (margin 3)
bond and rapport: B (margin 5)
emotion management: B (margin 5)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 4)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 5)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e4b vs or-qwen3.8-27b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

attunement: B (margin 4)
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 4)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-qwen3.8-27b vs ornith9b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

attunement: A (margin 5)
authenticity: A (margin 4)
bond and rapport: A (margin 5)
emotion management: A (margin 4)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 5)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

ministral14 vs or-qwen3.8-27b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

attunement: B (margin 4)
authenticity: B (margin 4)
bond and rapport: B (margin 4)
emotion management: B (margin 4)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 5)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-qwen3.8-27b vs or-llama33-70b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-qwen3.8-27b vs gemma4_e2b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-qwen3.8-27b vs gemma4_e2b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

attunement: A (margin 4)
authenticity: A (margin 5)
bond and rapport: A (margin 4)
emotion management: A (margin 4)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 4)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-qwen3.8-27b vs lfm8b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-qwen3.8-27b vs ornith9b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

attunement: A (margin 5)
authenticity: A (margin 5)
bond and rapport: A (margin 5)
emotion management: A (margin 5)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 4)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 5)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-qwen3.8-27b vs ornith9b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-qwen3.8-27b vs ornith9b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

attunement: A (margin 5)
authenticity: A (margin 5)
bond and rapport: A (margin 5)
emotion management: A (margin 5)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 5)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 5)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-qwen3.8-27b vs or-llama33-70b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

attunement: A (margin 3)
authenticity: A (margin 4)
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

or-gptoss120-stock vs or-qwen3.8-27b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

attunement: B (margin 5)
authenticity: B (margin 5)
bond and rapport: B (margin 5)
emotion management: B (margin 5)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 4)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 5)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-qwen3.8-27b vs or-llama33-70b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-claude-haiku-4.5 vs or-qwen3.8-27b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-qwen3.8-27b vs lfm8b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e4b vs or-qwen3.8-27b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

attunement: B (margin 4)
authenticity: B (margin 4)
bond and rapport: B (margin 4)
emotion management: B (margin 4)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 5)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-claude-haiku-4.5 vs or-qwen3.8-27b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-qwen3.8-27b vs gemma4_e2b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

attunement: A (margin 4)
authenticity: A (margin 4)
bond and rapport: A (margin 4)
emotion management: A (margin 4)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 4)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 5)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-qwen3.8-27b vs gemma4_e2b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

ministral14 vs or-qwen3.8-27b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

attunement: B (margin 4)
authenticity: B (margin 4)
bond and rapport: B (margin 4)
emotion management: B (margin 4)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 5)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e4b vs or-qwen3.8-27b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

attunement: B (margin 4)
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 4)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-qwen3.8-27b vs lfm8b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-qwen3.8-27b vs lfm8b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

attunement: A (margin 5)
authenticity: A (margin 3)
bond and rapport: A (margin 4)
emotion management: A (margin 4)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 4)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 4)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e4b vs or-qwen3.8-27b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-gptoss120-stock vs or-qwen3.8-27b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

attunement: B (margin 5)
authenticity: B (margin 5)
bond and rapport: B (margin 5)
emotion management: B (margin 5)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 4)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 5)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-claude-haiku-4.5 vs or-qwen3.8-27b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

attunement: B (margin 5)
authenticity: B (margin 4)
bond and rapport: B (margin 5)
emotion management: B (margin 5)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 4)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 5)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-gptoss120-stock vs or-qwen3.8-27b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

attunement: B (margin 5)
authenticity: B (margin 4)
bond and rapport: B (margin 5)
emotion management: B (margin 4)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 5)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-gptoss120-stock vs or-qwen3.8-27b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

attunement: B (margin 4)
authenticity: B (margin 4)
bond and rapport: B (margin 4)
emotion management: B (margin 4)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 5)