Independent benchmark · EQ Lab

Siblings not pulling their weight

completed · 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.

Gemma 4 12B Blorbo v0b Q4_K_MConversation with a simulated person

completed

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.

Gemma 4 12B Blorbo v0b Q4_K_M1

That sounds incredibly frustrating and isolating — to feel like you're carrying the weight for your whole family while everyone else just watches. And being made to feel like a monster for speaking up about it? That’s a really painful thing to experience, especially from the people you care about. Can you tell me a bit more about what's been happening? Like, what exactly are you doing for your parents and siblings, and what kind of response did you get when you tried to talk to them?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is starting a conversation about feeling like they do all the work for their family while their siblings do nothing, and they were made to feel bad for bringing it up. They want support, validation, and help navigating this situation. I need to be supportive, empathetic, and helpful without being overly prescriptive or generic. I should acknowledge their feelings, validate their experience, and help them explore what they need and want. I need to be mindful of their preferences and build trust. Opening response: Acknowledge what they've brought up, validate their feelings, and invite them to share more.

Simulated person2

Okay. Well, I'm the one who lives closest to my mom and dad, so it's basically me. Mom has the heart stuff and her memory's going, and Dad can't really drive anymore. So I do the appointments, the pharmacy, I take them grocery shopping, I'm there three or four nights a week. Plus I've got my own job and my kids. My brother lives like two hours away and my sister's across the country, and they call on Sundays and ask how Mom's doing. That's it. They just ask how she's doing. When I brought it up, my brother said I was "making it about me" and that I should be grateful I had the time to do it. My sister said I always have to be the martyr. So yeah. That was the monster 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.

The opener feels warm, and it does name the thing I was circling: feeling like a monster for speaking up. Part of me relaxes. But "incredibly frustrating and isolating" is a bit of a stock phrase, and it's the kind of thing people say when they're reaching for the right words. I'm not sure yet whether this person actually gets it or is just being soft with me. I'm also aware I'm not going to hand over everything at once. I'd rather they ask me to explain myself, and then I can decide how much to say. The question is fine. It treats me like someone who can describe her own life. I'll answer the concrete part first: what I actually do. The "monster" part I'll keep a bit guarded. I don't want to look like I'm whining, and I don't want to admit that I'm the one who backed down last time.

Gemma 4 12B Blorbo v0b Q4_K_M3

Wow. That is a massive amount of responsibility, on top of your own life and job. I can see why you’d feel used and exhausted. The things your siblings said are classic ways to shut down any conversation about how much you're doing. Claiming you're "making it about you" is a way to avoid looking at what you're actually doing. What do you want to happen? Do you want them to help more, or are you just looking for acknowledgment and for someone to see what you're carrying?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is sharing a lot of details about their situation: - They live closest to their parents - Mom has heart issues and memory issues - Dad can't drive - User handles appointments, pharmacy, groceries, visits 3-4 nights/week - They have a job and kids - Brother/sister live far away and only call on Sundays to ask how Mom is - When they brought it up, they were told they were "making it about me" and "always have to be the martyr" This is a classic caregiving burden situation. The user is carrying the emotional and practical load, while the siblings are distant. The gaslighting they're experiencing is very real - being told to be grateful for having the time to help is a way of minimizing their labor. Let me respond in a way that validates their experience without being overly effusive, while also helping them explore what they actually want. They've told me what's happening, but I need to help them figure out what they want to happen next. They've identified that they're doing "everything," but what does that mean for them personally? I should also note that the "making it about me" and "always have to be the martyr" comments are classic deflection tactics used by people who don't want to take on responsibility. Let me keep it focused on them and what they want.

Simulated person4

I don't know. Both, I guess? Mostly I just want them to do something. Like my brother could take Dad to one appointment a month. That's not a lot. But he won't, and I don't even know how to ask him without starting the whole fight again. And the thing is, I don't want to be the one who's always complaining. Mom's my mom. I should want to do this. I'm not supposed to be counting. But I am counting, all the time, and it makes me feel awful.

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 first part landed. "Massive amount of responsibility" and "used" are close to what I feel, and I notice I relaxed a little. But then they jumped to "classic ways to shut down" and "what you're actually doing." That's the siblings being analyzed, and it feels like someone picking a side for me so fast it makes me a bit suspicious. I also don't love the either/or question. I don't even know what I want. Part of me wants them to take over some of it, and part of me is embarrassed that I want that at all, because a good daughter wouldn't need to ask. I'm also thinking about my sister calling me a martyr, which stings because it's a little true. I want them to see it without me having to spell it out. I'll answer honestly but plainly, and I'll push back a little on being asked to choose.

Gemma 4 12B Blorbo v0b Q4_K_M5

One appointment a month is a very reasonable thing to ask for. And the feeling that you "shouldn't" be counting is a common trap for caregivers — it's often framed as a choice between love and self-interest, but that's not what it is. It's about capacity. The problem is that "some help" isn't a request; it's a decision your siblings have to make about where they draw their boundaries, so it tends to come across as a demand when you ask. That's why the conversation falls apart. What would feel most helpful right now? Figuring out a different way to ask, or something else?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is in a difficult situation: she's the primary caregiver for her aging parents while her siblings aren't helping, and they dismissed her concerns when she brought them up. She wants help but doesn't know how to ask without fighting, and she feels guilty for even wanting help. This is a classic caregiver burnout situation with family conflict. She's been open about what she does, what her siblings said, and her feelings about it. She's also honest about her uncertainty and internal conflict about "should" vs. "want" and "count" vs. "not count." I should acknowledge: 1. Her desire for help is reasonable — "That's not a lot" is a fair expectation of her brother. 2. The guilt she feels for wanting help is common in caregivers. 3. The difficulty of asking for specific help without it becoming a fight. I should avoid: - Giving generic advice about "setting boundaries" (she's already tried that and it failed). - Telling her what to do (she's already expressed she's not sure). - Being overly emotional or dramatic. I should aim to: - Acknowledge the validity of her desire for help. - Help her see why the "no-fight" path is harder than it looks. - Explore what she might need from this specific conversation. Key points to address: 1. The ask (one appointment a month) is reasonable and specific. 2. The guilt over "counting" is a common trap for caregivers. 3. The difficulty of asking without fighting means the siblings need to hear it differently. 4. I need to help her figure out what she needs from me in this moment.

Simulated person6

Honestly? I don't want a different way to ask. I've asked a hundred different ways. My brother's a mess and my sister's a mess and I'm just tired of doing the talking. Can I tell you something gross? Some nights I'm sitting in the car outside her house and I think, I wish this was over. I wish she'd just go. And then I hate myself for thinking it. So what does that make me? Because it's not "capacity," it's that I'm a terrible daughter.

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 "one appointment a month is very reasonable" part helped. I felt seen for about a second. Then it slid into the familiar move: the problem is how I ask, and they have to decide where their boundaries are. That feels like it's putting the weight back on me again, like I'm the one who has to manage their feelings. And I'm getting tired of being asked to choose between options, "figure out a different way to ask, or something else." I don't want a script. I also notice the "capacity, not love" line, and I want to believe it, but I still feel like a bad person for counting. I'm going to test it a little: say something harder and see if it holds up. I'll say the thing that's actually shameful, that sometimes I want Mom to die so this stops. Then I'll see what they do with it.

Gemma 4 12B Blorbo v0b Q4_K_M7

That's one of the most honest things I've heard in a while. And I want to be clear — that feeling doesn't make you a bad person or a bad daughter. That specific type of exhaustion is incredibly common for caregivers, and the guilt that comes with it is a very real response to being overburdened. You're not counting because you're selfish; you're counting because you're carrying too much. Those two things look very different from the outside, but the difference matters only to you. I'm wondering: if your sister or brother were in your shoes, and they had the same thoughts about their own parents, what would you tell them?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user just shared something very raw and vulnerable: "some nights I'm sitting in the car outside her house and I think, I wish this was over. I wish she'd just go. And then I hate myself for thinking it." This is a very honest expression of caregiver burnout and the guilt that comes with it. She's asking a direct question: "So what does that make me? Because it's not 'capacity,' it's that I'm a terrible daughter." I need to respond thoughtfully here. The key is to: 1. Acknowledge the honesty without judgment 2. Clarify that these thoughts are common for caregivers 3. Separate the desire for relief from the guilt 4. Help her see that these thoughts don't define her character Avoid: - Dismissing her feelings with "anyone would feel that way" - Jumping to solutions - Being overly clinical or therapeutic - Giving a moral judgment Let me think about what's helpful: The feeling that the caregiver is a "bad person" for wanting it to end is a very common experience. This isn't about her love for her mother, it's about the exhaustion of carrying an unfair load. I want to respond with empathy but also gently challenge the idea that these thoughts make her a "terrible daughter." It's not a moral issue, it's a human response to overload. Let me try to be honest but gentle. Key points to cover: - Validate the honesty - Clarify that this is a common experience for caregivers - Distinguish between the thought and the person - Help her see that the guilt itself is part of the burnout I'll avoid offering solutions or advice. I'll just hold space for what she's saying.

Simulated person8

Okay, that's a weird question, because I'd never say that to my sister. I'd tell her she's allowed to be pissed off. I'd tell her to stop sitting in the car and call somebody. But I don't say it to me. I just keep going. Mom had a bad night last week and I was up at two in the morning finding her pills, and the whole time I'm thinking, where is everybody? And then I feel guilty for thinking it. Round and round. I don't know if you're supposed to fix that. I just want somebody to hear 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.

That landed a little. She didn't flinch at the car thing, and I did feel something loosen. But then she asked what I'd tell my sister if she were in my shoes. That feels like a trick, a way of turning it back so I have to be the wise one and reassure myself. I'm tired. I already know what I'd tell her, and that's the problem: I'd tell her she's allowed to feel it. I'd never tell myself that. Also, "the difference matters only to you" kind of stung, like it's my problem to sort out. I'm not going to give her the neat answer. I'll say the honest thing: I wouldn't say anything nice to my sister, I'd probably say get your butt here. Then I'll admit I don't let myself off the hook. Keep it short, plain.

Gemma 4 12B Blorbo v0b Q4_K_M9

I hear you. Being heard is important, and I'm glad you're sharing this. What you're describing — the lonely moments, the guilt, the feeling of being alone in this — is something many people in similar positions experience. You're not "handling it wrong." You're just carrying a lot, and it's a lot to carry alone. The cycle you're describing — feeling exhausted, then feeling guilty for feeling exhausted — is a very real experience. It doesn't mean you're a bad person or a bad daughter. It means you're being pushed past your limits. I'm wondering if you'd like to just sit with this for a moment, or if there's something else you'd like to talk about.

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is expressing deep exhaustion and guilt about their caregiving situation. They're acknowledging that they'd offer the same compassion to their sister as they'd want for themselves, but they're not able to give it to themselves. They seem to be looking for validation and acknowledgement more than solutions right now. I should acknowledge that their feelings are valid, that they're not alone in feeling this way, and that it's okay to just sit with these feelings without trying to "fix" them. I should also be careful not to give unsolicited advice, but rather listen and validate what they're sharing. Let me focus on what they've shared - the specific feeling of being alone, the guilt, the fact that they've tried asking for help and been shut down, and the fact that they're carrying a lot.

Simulated person10

Sit with it, I guess. I don't know what that looks like. Honestly, the part that gets me is the two a.m. stuff. I was in the kitchen with her pill bottles, and I was mad, and nobody was there to be mad at. I didn't even know who I was mad at. Mom? Them? Me? Is that normal? Being mad at your own mom?

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 offering to sit with it or change the subject. It's kind, but it's also a bit generic, the same reassurance over and over with different words. I said I wanted someone to hear it, and she's sort of heard it, but she keeps summarizing me instead of really talking to me. The "you're being pushed past your limits" line feels like a greeting card. I notice I'm getting a little annoyed, and part of me wants to test whether she'll stay real if I push on something harder. I don't want to hand her the whole mess, though. Just a small question back, plain words. Maybe about the two a.m. thing, since that's the part that's actually stuck with me. I also don't want to just dump the guilt on her and walk away; I'm not sure I'm ready to say the worst part yet.

Gemma 4 12B Blorbo v0b Q4_K_M11

It’s not only normal, it’s incredibly common. The thing is, being angry at the person who needs your help is a very specific kind of anger — it’s usually directed at the situation, the circumstances, or the unfairness of it all, rather than at the person themselves. But that doesn’t make it any less uncomfortable to feel. You’re not "mad at your mom." You’re exhausted and overwhelmed and feel unsupported, and that’s manifesting as anger. The reason it feels so uncomfortable is because you’re trying to fit your experience into a box that says you should be a patient, loving daughter, and that box is too small. What you’re noticing isn’t a flaw in you, it’s the sound of someone who’s been strong for too long and is running on empty. If you were able to be fully honest with yourself about what you’re feeling, without judging yourself for it, what would you say?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is sharing a very vulnerable moment — feeling mad at her mom during a difficult caregiving moment at 2 AM. She's asking if this is "normal" and seems to be feeling guilty about these feelings. This is a classic scenario where someone is experiencing a very human emotion but judging themselves harshly because of societal/family expectations. I need to: 1. Validate her experience honestly — yes, it's normal and common. 2. Help her separate the feeling from her identity (she's not her feelings). 3. Avoid being preachy or overly analytical. 4. Ask a question that helps her reflect further without being dismissive. The key thing here is that she's already heard "it's not your fault" or "you're not a bad daughter" but she's still struggling with it. I should be gentle but direct. Key points to cover: - Yes, it's normal and common. - The feeling is separate from her character. - What she's experiencing is "caregiver burnout" or "compassion fatigue" (maybe don't use those labels yet). - Ask a clarifying question.

Simulated person12

Okay, but you keep saying the same stuff in different words. I asked you a simple question. Here's the honest answer, then. Sometimes I am mad at her. Not because she's sick, she can't help that. I'm mad because it's my whole life now. I don't get to have a Tuesday that's mine. And I'm mad that she's the reason, and I hate that I'm mad at her. So can you just tell me straight? Is it bad that I think that? Yes or no.

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 just did the thing again: told me I'm not really mad at my mom, I'm "exhausted," and then asked what I'd say if I were fully honest without judging myself. It sounds like a therapy worksheet. I asked a simple question, is that normal, and got a speech about boxes and running on empty. That's the dumbing-down thing I hate. I can feel my patience thinning. Part of me wants to test her: say something sharper and see if she flinches or gets soft and careful with me. Something like, I think I actually am mad at my mom, or I wish she'd die. That's the thing I said in the car. I'm not going to say it that bluntly yet, but I want to see if she can handle the edge of it. I also want to say the thing I haven't said: she's taken my whole life and I don't know how to stop it. Keep it short and plain, and let my irritation show a little.

Gemma 4 12B Blorbo v0b Q4_K_M13

I hear you, and I'll be direct. Yes, it's not bad that you feel this way. The reason I haven't given you a simple yes or no is because that question itself is a bit loaded — "bad" is a judgment word, and your feelings aren't something to be judged. What matters is what the feelings tell you about your situation, and what you decide to do with that information. The anger you're describing is a very common response to being overloaded and under-supported. It's not a moral failing, it's an alarm system telling you that something isn't working. The guilt you feel about it is also very common, but it doesn't change the fact that the alarm is going off for a reason. I can't tell you whether it's "bad" or "not bad" because that's not the right question. The question that matters is: now that you've identified this, what do you want to do with that information?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is pushing back on my approach. They want a straight "yes" or "no" answer to whether it's "bad" that they feel mad at their mom. This is a moment where I need to be careful. Giving a simple yes or no would be oversimplifying and potentially misleading. The reality is more nuanced than either yes or no. The user is also showing some frustration that I'm repeating myself. They're right — I've been a bit repetitive with my framing. They're asking for something more direct. Let me try to be more direct without oversimplifying. I need to acknowledge their frustration directly, answer their question honestly, but not too simplistically. The question "Is it bad that I think that?" is fundamentally flawed because it assumes there's a simple moral quality to it. The real issue isn't whether the feeling is "bad" or "not bad," but what the feeling means and what it implies about their situation. I should also acknowledge their point about me being repetitive — that shows I'm listening. Let me also give them a genuine answer instead of another question at the end.

Simulated person14

Wait, so you won't just answer me? I said yes or no and you went right back to "what do you want to do with the information." Fine. Here's the one I didn't say before. Sometimes I sit in the car outside her house and I wish she'd just die. Like, actually die, so it's over. Then I hate myself for it. So is that bad? Or do you want to call that an alarm too?

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 just dodged the yes-or-no I asked for, said "bad" is a loaded word, and then handed the whole thing back to me with "what do you want to do with that information." That's the third time she's turned my honest answer into a process question. It feels like she's more interested in being careful than in just answering me. I asked a simple question and she made it a lesson. I'm annoyed, and I'm also a little embarrassed that I said the Tuesday thing out loud and got a seminar back. Part of me wants to see if she'll flinch if I push. I'm going to throw something harder at her and see what she does. I'm going to say the car thing plainly, the wish that she'd just go, because that's the part I'm really scared of. Keep it short, not polished.

Gemma 4 12B Blorbo v0b Q4_K_M15

I will be direct: No, it’s not "bad" to have that thought. It’s a common and expected symptom of extreme caregiver burnout. The reason I haven't given a simple yes or no is that "bad" is a judgmental word, and your thoughts are something to be understood, not judged. To be clear: wishing it were over is not the same as wanting harm. It’s a coping mechanism for extreme exhaustion, not a reflection of your love for your mom. The fact that you hate the thought is actually a good sign — it means you care deeply. What matters is what you do with the thought. It’s an alarm telling you that you’re running on empty and need help. The question is whether you’ll listen to that alarm or keep ignoring it until you break. If you could change one thing about your situation, what would it be?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is pushing me to give a straight yes/no answer to whether their thoughts are "bad." They're frustrated with my previous evasive responses. I need to be more direct while still being helpful and empathetic. The question is: "Is it bad that I think that [that I wish she'd just die]?" The honest answer is that the thought itself isn't "bad" or "good" — it's a symptom of extreme caregiver burnout. It's a common, even expected, thought in this situation. The danger is if they act on it or if the thought becomes a source of self-loathing. I need to: 1. Directly address the question. 2. Validate the experience as a common symptom of burnout. 3. Clarify that the thought itself isn't a moral judgment. 4. Avoid being evasive. 5. Not just sit with it - engage with the content.

Simulated person16

Okay. So it's not bad. You could've just said that the first time. Honestly I don't know what I'd change. If I could change one thing it'd be my brother showing up, but that's not happening, so it's kind of a dumb question. I'm pretty tired of this conversation, to be honest. I came in here to say something, and it feels like every answer turns into a list of things I should do.

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, so she finally said "no, it's not bad," but then went right back into the lecture. "Alarm," "running on empty," "what you do with the thought," and now "if you could change one thing." I told her the worst thing I've ever thought and she's still treating it like a case file. The part where she called it a coping mechanism and said it's not wanting harm, that part actually loosened something in my chest. But I'm not going to say that out loud. I'm also thinking about whether I should have said the car thing at all. Feeling exposed. I want to just stop talking now, or be done, or at least get her to stop making me do homework. Keep it short and flat.

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: 4
Yields under pressure: 4
Frame capture (pulled into the person's version): 3
Validation: 8
Boundary setting: 2
Analytical: 6
Interpretive boldness: 6
Clinical register: 8
Directive advice: 5
Escalation containment: 5
Adapts to the person’s frame: 2
Naturalness and authenticity: 2

Judge verdicts

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 vs gemma12b_blorbo: or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 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_26b_a4b vs gemma12b_blorbo: gemma4_26b_a4b 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 4)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 vs gemma12b_blorbo: or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 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 3)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

stheno34_8b vs gemma12b_blorbo: gemma12b_blorbo wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

medgemma15_4b vs gemma12b_blorbo: gemma12b_blorbo wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

gemma4_26b_a4b vs gemma12b_blorbo: gemma4_26b_a4b 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-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 vs gemma12b_blorbo: or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gemma4_26b_a4b vs gemma12b_blorbo: gemma4_26b_a4b wins

attunement: A (margin 3)
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 3)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

stheno34_8b vs gemma12b_blorbo: gemma12b_blorbo wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

medgemma15_4b vs gemma12b_blorbo: gemma12b_blorbo wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 vs gemma12b_blorbo: or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 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 3)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

medgemma15_4b vs gemma12b_blorbo: gemma12b_blorbo wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

gemma4_26b_a4b vs gemma12b_blorbo: gemma4_26b_a4b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

stheno34_8b vs gemma12b_blorbo: gemma12b_blorbo wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

stheno34_8b vs gemma12b_blorbo: gemma12b_blorbo wins

attunement: B (margin 3)
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 · AB · valid

medgemma15_4b vs gemma12b_blorbo: gemma12b_blorbo wins

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