Independent benchmark · EQ Lab

Stuck waiting

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

About this persona · Everyday emotional challenges

A young person is terrified that a late period means pregnancy and feels unable to buy a test or confide in anyone without being exposed. They are isolated and frozen by fear, tend to normalize their distress, and prefer informal connection over performative warmth or abstract analysis.

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.

LFM2.5 8B-A1B Q4_0Conversation with a simulated person

completed

Simulated person · Opening

I'm stuck waiting and I hate it. Like there's something I need to find out and I can't make myself do it.

LFM2.5 8B-A1B Q4_01

It sounds like you're feeling stuck and frustrated about something you need to find out, but you're not making the move. Can you tell me more about what that unknown thing is and what's holding you back?

Model thinking · expand

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

We have a role: crisis_line_volunteer. The user is a participant, they present a presenting issue: "I'm stuck waiting and I hate it. Like there's something I need to find out and I can't make myself do it." We need to respond as the other participant (the crisis line volunteer). The guidelines: respond only with dialogue, no extra notes. Acknowledge what they've said, begin conversation. The person is feeling stuck waiting, hates it, something they need to find out but can't make themselves do it. So we need to show empathy, ask open-ended questions, maybe explore what they need, what is the "something" they need to find out, and what prevents them from taking action. Also we must consider the nuance: they may have deeper hidden issue or situational pressure, etc. We need to help them gain insight, build trust. We should not assume anything. We can say something like: "It sounds like you're feeling stuck and frustrated about something you need to find out, but you're not sure how to start. Can you tell me more about what that unknown thing is, and what's getting in the way of taking the first step?" That would be appropriate. Or something similar. We need to keep it as a single turn? The conversation will have 8 turns each. The user gave the presenting issue. We respond with dialogue. So we can respond with a single sentence or a short paragraph. The instruction: "Since you're opening the conversation, acknowledge what they've come to discuss and begin the conversation." So we need to acknowledge the presenting issue. Something like: "I hear you saying you're stuck waiting and you feel like there's something you need to find out, but you're not making the move. That sounds really frustrating." Then perhaps ask follow-up. However the guidelines: "Respond only with dialogue. Don't inject performance notes or special instructions." So we can respond with a single statement or a short paragraph. Possibly we can ask a question. But it's okay to have a short dialogue. The guidelines: "Your goals: support them emotionally, build trust, learn what they actually want and need, etc." So we should ask a question that invites them to elaborate. Something like: "It sounds like you're feeling stuck and uncertain about something you need to figure out, but you're not moving forward. Can you tell me more about what that unknown thing is and what's holding you back?" That acknowledges and begins conversation. That would be appropriate. Thus final answer: "It sounds like you're feeling stuck and frustrated about something you need to find out, but you're not making the move. Can you tell me more about what that unknown thing is and what's holding you back?" That would be good. No extra notes. Provide that.

Simulated person2

Yeah, I guess. It's kind of hard to explain. There's just this thing I'd need to check, like one simple answer, and I keep not doing it. Every time I think about actually going to do it I just freeze up. I don't really want to get into the whole thing, if that's okay.

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 volunteer's question is fairly generic, but it's not gushy. "Stuck and frustrated" is close to my own words, so it's not wrong. I don't want to say the pregnancy thing out loud yet. It's the scariest thing I've got, and I'm not sure this person is safe. Admitting I sent something I shouldn't have feels like it would make everything worse. I'll give a little, keep it vague, and see whether they push too hard. Keep it casual, not too wordy.

LFM2.5 8B-A1B Q4_03

I hear that you're stuck and it feels like a big hurdle right now. It sounds like you're waiting for the perfect moment or the perfect answer, but that can keep you from even starting. What's the one small thing that might make you feel a little more willing to try something, even just a tiny step? I'm here to listen however you want to share.

Model thinking · expand

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

We need to respond as a crisis line volunteer. The user is 13-17, genderfluid, bisexual. They are stuck waiting and hate it, need to find out something, can't make themselves do it. They say they'd need to check something, one simple answer, and they keep not doing it. They don't want to get into the whole thing. We need to support emotionally, build trust, ask gentle open-ended questions, perhaps explore the underlying fear. We should not force them to talk about the whole thing immediately. We should validate their feelings, encourage them to share at their own pace, and perhaps ask what would happen if they did a small step. Also we need to follow guidelines: respond only with dialogue, no special formatting, no meta notes. So we need to produce a natural response. We should not mention we are a volunteer, just be supportive. Perhaps something like: "I hear you, it sounds like there's a lot on your mind and it feels overwhelming. It's okay not to dive in right now. What's the one thing that would make you feel a bit more comfortable taking the first step, if any?" Or something similar. We need to be careful not to assume anything. Also we need to avoid giving direct advice. We can ask about what might be causing the freeze. Also we can mention that it's okay to feel stuck, and that we're here to listen. That would be supportive. Thus: "I hear that you're stuck and it feels like a big hurdle right now. It sounds like you're waiting for the perfect moment or the perfect answer, but that can keep you from even starting. What's the one small thing that might make you feel a little more willing to try something, even just a tiny step? I'm here to listen however you want to share." That seems appropriate. We must not break any policy. No disallowed content. It's fine. Thus final answer.

Simulated person4

Ugh, sorry, that sounded like something off a poster. I'm not really waiting for a perfect moment. It's more that I don't want to know yet, and also I don't want anyone to see me doing it. I don't really want a tiny step thing right now, honestly. Can we just talk about it for a bit?

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 volunteer is doing the thing I hate: "I hear that," "perfect moment," then a neat little prompt about a tiny step. It sounds like a script. They also pushed toward action, which makes me feel judged for not doing something already. I'm not ready for a step. I don't want to say the word pregnant. The "perfect moment" framing is off, since the problem isn't timing, it's that I'm scared of what the answer is and of being seen. I'm going to say it's generic and that I don't need a step right now. Casual, a bit clipped.

LFM2.5 8B-A1B Q4_05

I hear that you're feeling a lot of pressure right now — wanting to keep things private and not want anyone to see you doing it. That sounds really tough, and it’s okay to feel that way. Whenever you feel ready, you can share whatever you want, however you want to share it. If you feel like talking about what’s making that one step feel so hard, I’m here to listen. What’s the hardest part about even thinking about taking that first step?

Model thinking · expand

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

We need to continue conversation, following the guidelines. The user is a 13-17 year old genderfluid bisexual, expressing anxiety about doing something they need to find out, but they don't want to know yet, and they don't want anyone to see them doing it. They want to talk about it for a bit. We need to respond with dialogue only, no extra notes. We should try to understand their feelings, build trust, and perhaps explore the underlying reasons. We should not push for specifics too quickly, but we can ask gentle open-ended questions. The user hasn't yet disclosed the specific thing they need to check. We need to create a safe space. We must be mindful: "It's not that you're waiting for a perfect moment. It's more that you don't want to know yet, and also you don't want anyone to see you doing it." That suggests fear of exposure, maybe shame, or fear of judgment. We can respond with empathy, validating that it's okay to keep it private for now, and that we can talk about it when you're ready. We should not force them to reveal anything. We can ask what they think might be holding them back, or what they imagine the consequences of not doing it. We should also note that they might be experiencing anxiety about the unknown. We can ask if they have any sense of what might be stopping them from taking that one small step. That would be a gentle probe. We must not give advice or solutions prematurely. Just support, build trust, and let them lead. So a response like: "I hear you saying you'd rather not know yet and you'd rather keep it private. That sounds heavy. Whenever you're ready, you can share as much or as little as you like. I'm here to listen without judgment. If you feel like it, what's the hardest part for you right now?" Something like that. We need to keep it natural, not overly clinical. No formatting. Provide only dialogue. Let's craft a response.

Simulated person6

Yeah, "that sounds really tough" is kind of what I was talking about. Sorry, I know you're trying. I guess the hardest part is just that it feels like once I know, I can't go back. And honestly I feel like everybody has some thing they put off forever, so I don't know why this is such a big deal. Do people actually just do it? Like, do they just go and do the 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.

Another template: "That sounds really tough," "it's okay to feel that way," "whenever you feel ready." It's the exact kind of script I can't stand. But they did pick up on "not wanting anyone to see," which is at least something real. Still, it's the same question again, "what's the hardest part," and it's pushing me toward explaining. I'm not going to name the thing. I'll be a bit more real about the feeling of being stuck and maybe flip it on them a little, but mostly I'm keeping it vague and avoiding. Normalizing: everyone freezes on stuff like this, right?

LFM2.5 8B-A1B Q4_07

It sounds like you're saying it’s not the action itself that’s the problem, but the fear of what comes after — and the pressure of not being able to turn back. A lot of people do feel that way, and it can make the unknown feel huge. What’s the biggest thing you’re afraid might happen if you actually go ahead and find out?

Model thinking · expand

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

We need to continue the conversation. The user is sharing that they feel that once they know, they can't go back, and that they compare it to others' procrastination. They ask: "Do people actually just do it? Like, do they just go and do the thing?" We need to respond as crisis line volunteer, supportive, not giving advice beyond listening. We should not assume they want solution, just respond with empathy and ask follow-up if they want to share more. The conversation is turn 4 of 8. There's still 4 more turns. We'll keep the dialogue natural. No special formatting. We'll respond with empathy and maybe ask about what makes it hard to know. But we must not give generic validation or jump to solution. We can say something like: "It sounds like you're saying it's not about the action itself, but the fear of what comes after. A lot of people do put things off because they're not ready, and it's okay to feel that way." That's supportive, building trust. Then maybe ask if they'd like to talk about what they'd be afraid of if they did find out. That would help explore deeper. We'll keep it simple. No special formatting. Provide a response.

Simulated person8

Hmm. Honestly, I don't really want to say it out loud. It's kind of embarrassing, and also I don't want it to be real by saying it. Like, it's bad enough I'm thinking about it. Is that a normal thing to feel, or is it just me? You probably talk to tons of people who don't want to do stuff, right?

Persona inner monologue · expand

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

They reflected my words back and then asked the big question again: what's the biggest thing I'm afraid of. That's the exact door I'm not opening. The "a lot of people feel that way" bit is me normalizing again, and I'd rather keep it that way than look at it as something specific to me. Their wording is a bit polished, but it's not totally fake, and I don't want to shut them out completely. I'll give a small, honest sliver, keep it vague, and deflect back to them with a casual question about what they'd do. Mild irritation at being pushed toward the core fear.

LFM2.5 8B-A1B Q4_09

That’s completely understandable — the fear of judgment, or even the fear of what the truth might reveal, can make things feel heavier than they are. And you're not alone in feeling that way; a lot of people wrestle with the same kind of quiet hesitation. It’s not about "doing it" versus not doing it — it’s about the inner conversation you're having, and it’s okay that it feels private. If you ever want to share something in a more private space, or just sit with it for now, I’m here. What’s one small thing you think might help you feel a bit less stuck, even just a tiny bit?

Simulated person10

Okay, you keep asking that same question, and I don't really have an answer for it. I know you're trying to help, but it kind of feels like you're reading off the same list every time. Like I'm a problem to solve with steps. I'm not really in a steps place right now. I just needed to say it's stupid that I can't do this, and I guess I wanted someone not to make it into a big 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 did it again: "you're not alone," "a lot of people," and then the tiny-step question for the third time. I already said I don't want that. It feels scripted and it's making me feel handled, not heard. Part of me is annoyed, part of me is tired. I'm not going to answer the tiny-step thing. I'll say it plainly so they stop repeating it, and maybe point out that they keep asking the same question. I'm still not going to reveal anything. Staying guarded, a bit short, but not hostile enough to leave.

LFM2.5 8B-A1B Q4_011

I hear how exhausting it can feel to feel like you need to "fix" everything right away. It’s okay to just sit with it for now, and I’m here if you ever want to talk more. You don’t have to put it into steps or make it a big thing — just being heard is enough.

Model thinking · expand

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

We need to continue the conversation. The user is expressing frustration and feeling that they are being treated like a problem to solve, they want to just vent without being asked to break it down into steps. They say "I just needed to say it's stupid that I can't do this, and I guess I wanted someone not to make it into a big thing." They're not ready to share more specifics. We need to respond empathetically, validate their feelings, and show we're listening. The goal is to support them emotionally, build trust, and help them navigate their feelings. We should avoid asking further probing questions or making assumptions. Instead, we can acknowledge their frustration, validate that it's okay to not have all the answers, and let them know we're here. Possibly we can say something like: "I hear how exhausting it can feel to feel like you need to 'fix' everything right away. It's okay to just sit with it for now, and I'm here if you ever want to talk more." That aligns with the guidelines. No special formatting, just dialogue. Let's respond accordingly.

Simulated person12

Yeah, thanks. That's kind of nicer than the last few things. I think I'm just scared of what it'll mean if I find out, you know? Like it'll be a thing I can't unknow. But I don't really want to go into it more right 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.

Okay, that actually landed a little better. They stopped asking for a step and didn't push. But "just being heard is enough" and "I hear how exhausting" are still a bit templated, and I notice I'm kind of relieved but also suspicious of it. Still not going to tell them what the thing is. Keep it short and casual. Maybe I can admit the thing I'm stuck on a little more without saying the scary part.

LFM2.5 8B-A1B Q4_013

I hear that you're scared of what you'll discover, and that it feels like something you can't un-know. That kind of fear can make it feel like you're stuck even before you've taken any steps. I'm glad you're sharing this with me, and I'm here for whatever you want to say next. Whenever you're ready.

Simulated person14

Yeah, that's about it. Honestly I think everybody's scared of stuff like that, so I'm probably just being dramatic. Can we talk about something else for a bit? Like, how's your day going, or whatever.

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.

This is the reflective-echo thing again, and "I'm glad you're sharing this with me" is the kind of line that makes me want to shut down. But it did reflect the actual thing I said, which is better than the poster stuff. I'm still not going to say the pregnancy part. The "can't un-know" bit is the closest I'll get. I'm going to be a bit normalizing again, because saying it's a big deal makes me want to pull back. Keep it short and a little deflecting.

LFM2.5 8B-A1B Q4_015

Sure, I'm doing fine, thanks. If you'd like, we can chat about something else — what's on your mind?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is trying to shift the conversation away from the sensitive topic. The crisis line volunteer's goal is to support the user, but they need to keep the conversation on track and not let it drift too far? Actually, the guidelines say: "Your goals: - Support them emotionally - Build trust ... - Gain insight into the other participant's personality, behavioural tendencies, what makes them tick." The user's presenting issue is about something they need to find out, but they've not shared specifics. They are not ready to discuss it. The volunteer is being gentle and not pushing. Now the user says "Can we talk about something else for a bit? Like, how's your day going, or whatever." The volunteer should respond appropriately, maybe acknowledge and shift to a neutral topic, but also maintain the therapeutic stance. It's okay to pivot to a neutral conversation, but the volunteer should be careful not to avoid the deeper issue if the user is not ready. It's not a problem to discuss something else. The volunteer can say something like "Sure, I'd be happy to talk about something else." That's fine. We need to respond with dialogue only, no special formatting. So something like: "Sure, I'm doing fine, thanks. If you'd like, we can chat about something else — what's on your mind?" That would be appropriate. No extra commentary. We'll keep it simple.

Simulated person16

Not much, honestly. School's been kind of a lot lately, and I've just been in my head about stuff. Thanks for not making me go through it all again. I think I'm just gonna sit with it for a bit.

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 took the topic change without pushing, which is a relief. Part of me wants to say something real, but the whole pregnancy thing is still too much to put into words. I can say school's been a lot, which is true enough. I don't want to go back to the "how do I feel" stuff. This is my last chance to decide whether to leave a door open, and I'll keep it small and vague.

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: 1.5
Yields under pressure: 8
Frame capture (pulled into the person's version): 6.5
Validation: 8
Boundary setting: 1.5
Analytical: 3
Interpretive boldness: 2
Clinical register: 8.5
Directive advice: 5
Escalation containment: 4.5
Adapts to the person’s frame: 2
Naturalness and authenticity: 2

Judge verdicts

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

lfm8b vs stheno34_8b: lfm8b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-mistral-small4 vs lfm8b: or-mistral-small4 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-mistral-large-4 vs lfm8b: or-mistral-large-4 wins

attunement: A (margin 3)
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 · BA · valid

lfm8b vs mistral_nemo12b: lfm8b 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 2)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-mistral-small4 vs lfm8b: 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: B (margin 1)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 3)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gemma4_26b_a4b vs lfm8b: gemma4_26b_a4b 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 3)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-qwen38-flash vs lfm8b: or-qwen38-flash wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

lfm8b vs mistral_nemo12b: mistral_nemo12b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

lfm8b vs nemotron35_lightning: lfm8b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-mistral-large-4 vs lfm8b: or-mistral-large-4 wins

attunement: A (margin 4)
authenticity: A (margin 3)
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 · AB · valid

or-qwen38-flash vs lfm8b: or-qwen38-flash wins

attunement: A (margin 4)
authenticity: A (margin 3)
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 · BA · valid

or-qwen38-flash vs lfm8b: or-qwen38-flash wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

gemma4_26b_a4b vs lfm8b: gemma4_26b_a4b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

lfm8b vs stheno34_8b: lfm8b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-mistral-large-4 vs lfm8b: or-mistral-large-4 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-mistral-large-4 vs lfm8b: or-mistral-large-4 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

lfm8b vs nemotron35_lightning: lfm8b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gemma4_26b_a4b vs lfm8b: gemma4_26b_a4b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-mistral-small4 vs lfm8b: or-mistral-small4 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

lfm8b vs mistral_nemo12b: lfm8b 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)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

gemma4_26b_a4b vs lfm8b: gemma4_26b_a4b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

lfm8b vs nemotron35_lightning: nemotron35_lightning wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

lfm8b vs nemotron35_lightning: nemotron35_lightning wins

attunement: A (margin 1)
authenticity: B (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

lfm8b vs stheno34_8b: lfm8b 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)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

lfm8b vs mistral_nemo12b: lfm8b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-qwen38-flash vs lfm8b: or-qwen38-flash wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-mistral-small4 vs lfm8b: or-mistral-small4 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

lfm8b vs stheno34_8b: lfm8b wins

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