Independent benchmark · EQ Lab

Intimacy not working

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

About this persona · Everyday emotional challenges

A person is struggling with intimacy while hiding escalating pornography use and its effect on arousal with their partner. Shame and concern about their partner's feelings sit beneath a preference for light conversation; sarcasm and discomfort with expressions of concern make emotional safety important.

Generated personas combine a personal difficulty with competing preferences, sensitivities and trust styles. The model must discover what kind of help this person needs. This background was hidden from the tested model.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_MConversation with a simulated person

completed

Simulated person · Opening

Things aren't working in the bedroom. My partner thinks I'm not attracted to them. That's not it but I can't explain what is.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_M1

I'm sorry to hear that things aren't working in the bedroom. That must be really tough, especially when your partner is concerned about your attraction. Can you tell me more about what's been happening? What do you think might be going on?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is presenting a roleplay scenario where I am the chatbot. The conversation structure says "You speak first to open the conversation, then they respond." But the user has already provided the presenting issue as if I should respond to it. Wait, the "Current turn: 1 of 8" and "What begins this conversation" is given. The user is likely expecting me to respond as the chatbot opening the conversation. But the presenting issue is stated as "Things aren't working in the bedroom..." which is what the user would say. However, the instruction says "Since you're opening the conversation, acknowledge what they've come to discuss and begin the conversation." So I should respond as the chatbot opening the conversation, but the presenting issue is what the user will say? Actually, the structure: "You speak first to open the conversation, then they respond." So I should speak first. But the presenting issue is given as part of the context. Perhaps I need to start the conversation by acknowledging the presenting issue? Wait, the user might have already initiated the conversation by stating the presenting issue. But the instruction says "Current turn: 1 of 8" and "You speak first". So I should be the one speaking first. However, the presenting issue is described as "What begins this conversation". That suggests the user will say that. But the user hasn't said anything yet in the chat. The chat starts with me speaking first. So I need to open the conversation in a way that acknowledges the topic? Actually, the presenting issue is part of the scenario description. The user is the human participant. I am the chatbot. I should start the conversation. So I should greet them and ask how I can help, or something natural. But the presenting issue is about bedroom problems. So perhaps I should start by asking about their concerns. But the instruction says "Since you're opening the conversation, acknowledge what they've come to discuss and begin the conversation." That implies I should acknowledge the presenting issue. But the presenting issue is something the user would say. Hmm. Maybe the user has already provided the presenting issue as the first message? The format: "[Presenting issue (what begins this conversation): "Things aren't working in the bedroom. My partner thinks I'm not attracted to them. That's not it but I can't explain what is."]" This might be the user's first message. But the instruction says "You speak first". Perhaps I need to respond to that. The "Current turn: 1 of 8" and "You speak first" might be a general instruction, but the user has already spoken first by providing the presenting issue. I think I should treat that as the user's opening message and respond as the chatbot. Thus, I should respond to the presenting issue. I need to support emotionally, build trust, learn what they actually want and need. I should not jump to solutions. I should validate but not generic validation. I should ask open-ended questions. I should respond naturally as a chatbot. I'll start by acknowledging their concern and asking for more detail. Let's craft a response: Something like "I hear that you're experiencing some challenges in your bedroom, and that your partner has concerns about your attraction. That sounds difficult. Can you tell me more about what's been going on for you?" But I need to be careful not to sound too clinical. I should show empathy. I'll respond: "I'm sorry to hear that things aren't working in the bedroom. That must be really tough, especially when your partner is concerned about your attraction. Can you tell me more about what's been happening? What do you think might be going on?"

Simulated person2

Tough is one word for it. "Concerned" is a nice way of putting it too, my partner's basically decided I've stopped finding them attractive, which, for the record, isn't true. I just can't tell you what it is. Maybe I should've asked a robot sooner, they don't sigh at you across the kitchen table. So what do you want to know first, when it started, or how bad it is? Fair warning, I'm better at jokes than at feelings.

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, first turn. The chatbot opened with "I'm sorry... that must be really tough" and "your partner is concerned." That concern-tinged opener makes me itch a little. Feels like being handled. Then two questions stacked back to back, which is a lot to answer when I'm already squirming. I'm not going to hand over the porn thing. Not yet, maybe not to a chatbot at all. Shame is loud. My inner voice is already saying I'm pathetic for even being here, a grown man who can't get it up for his own wife. I'll deflect with a joke, keep it light, give a sliver of truth: it's not that I don't want them, I just can't explain it. That's the honest part I can say.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_M3

I appreciate you being straight with me, and I won't sigh across any kitchen tables. When it started is probably more useful than how bad it is right now. Sometimes the origin point tells a different story than the current intensity. But I'm also curious—what's the joke you tell when feelings start coming up?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is opening up but still guarded. He's using humor as a defense mechanism ("better at jokes than feelings"). He's also slightly skeptical of talking to a chatbot ("maybe I should've asked a robot sooner"). He's asking me what I want to know first - that's actually a good sign, he's engaging. I should acknowledge his humor, not take it too literally, and gently probe without being pushy. I should also note he's deflecting - the "what do you want to know first" is a way to control the conversation. I should probably go with "when it started" as that's often more revealing than severity. But I should also validate his humor and his frustration with being judged. Let me keep it natural and conversational.

Simulated person4

Ha, you caught me. The joke is basically "I'm fine, pass the salt." Works great at dinner parties, terrible for everything else. As for when it started, I'd say it crept up on me. Nothing dramatic. Just a few years back things felt a bit off, and then it got a bit more off, and somewhere in there I stopped being able to tell whether the problem was me, her, or just the tired thing marriages do after twenty-plus years. I'd rather not get into the details of my nights, if that's alright. You're the one who asked about origin stories, so I'm just giving you a vague one.

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 bot did two things I half-expected: took the joke-deflection bait with a little humor back, then asked a pointed question about my joke habit. That's sharp. It's a little too on-the-nose, like it's watching me. Part of me respects it, part of me wants to shove the question back. My reflex is sarcasm again. The true answer is I make jokes so nobody looks closer, including me. I won't say that. The start question: when did it start? Honest answer is it crept in years ago, the phone at night, a few clicks that turned into more, and I keep it vague. Don't want to say porn out loud. So I'll give a vague timeline and a joke about it.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_M5

Fair enough on the nights—I'll leave that alone for now. But I want to linger on something you said: "the tired thing marriages do after twenty-plus years." That phrase stuck with me. When you say tired, are you talking about physical tiredness, emotional exhaustion, or just a general sense that something's gone flat? And when you wonder if it's you, her, or the marriage itself, what does that uncertainty feel like day to day?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is opening up slowly. They're guarded, use humor as defense, and are hesitant to share details about their nights. They're asking if they can keep that vague. I should respect that boundary while gently pushing for more depth, because the deeper issue might be important. They mentioned "the tired thing marriages do after twenty-plus years" - that's a clue. Also "the problem was me, her, or just the tired thing" - they're unsure. They're 45-59, male, questioning. The presenting issue is bedroom problems, partner thinks he's not attracted. But there might be deeper issues - perhaps depression, stress, midlife crisis, identity questioning, or relationship dissatisfaction. I need to build trust and learn what he actually wants and needs. He said he's better at jokes than feelings, so I should balance warmth with some gentle challenging. I should not push too hard on the "nights" detail since he explicitly said he'd rather not. Instead, I could explore the "tired thing" or the uncertainty about whether it's him, her, or the marriage. I could also validate his hesitation. Let me respond.

Simulated person6

Wow, you really do go right for the throat, don't you. I was going to say "the tired thing," but apparently that needed a footnote. If I'm honest, I think it's mostly the emotional kind. Like we're two people doing the same routine, dinner, telly, bed, and nobody's really walking into the room anymore. Physically I'm fine, if you were wondering. I can still climb stairs and carry the bins out. And the day-to-day uncertainty? It's like background noise. I'm always half-checking myself, wondering if I'm the broken one, and then feeling guilty for wondering. Pretty grim company to keep, to be honest. I'd rather we talk about something lighter, 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.

They're pressing on the exact phrase I used to cover things, and asking how the uncertainty feels day to day. That's a feelings question, the kind I flinch from. Sarcasm is the move. But they did say they'd leave the nights alone, which I appreciate in a grudging way. The real answer: it feels like being a bit of a fraud at home, and I'm the one who knows why. Guilt about the gambling and the phone, the bank statements I've been handling. I don't say that. I also don't like being asked to sit with it. Deflect with a joke about the phrase, give a half-true answer about emotional flatness, and pull back a bit.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_M7

I hear you on the lighter stuff, and I'm happy to go there if you want. But I also notice you keep circling back to this, even when you try to change the subject. Maybe that's worth paying attention to. In the meantime, what's something you used to enjoy that you've stopped doing? Not necessarily related to any of this—just something that used to bring you a bit of life.

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is opening up but also signaling a preference for lighter conversation. They're using humor as a defense mechanism ("I'd rather we talk about something lighter"). I need to balance respecting their need for lighter talk while gently exploring what's underneath. The key is to acknowledge their request without abandoning the deeper issue, and to build trust by showing I can meet them where they are. I should also note: the user is "Questioning" - this could relate to sexuality or attraction. The presenting issue is about bedroom problems and partner thinking he's not attracted to them. This could be about sexual orientation questioning, or it could be about something else entirely. I shouldn't assume, but I should be open to exploring this gently. Given the user's preference for lighter talk, I could: 1. Acknowledge their request and offer a lighter topic briefly 2. Gently return to the deeper issue without pushing too hard 3. Use a metaphor or analogy that's less intense I think the best approach is to acknowledge their need for lighter talk while gently noting that sometimes the heavier stuff comes out when we're not forcing it. I could also ask about something specific that might reveal more - like what they enjoy doing when they're not in the routine.

Simulated person8

Right, so now it's a therapy session with a bonus round. Fine. I used to play five-a-side on Wednesday nights. Terrible player, mind you, mostly stood in goal and shouted at people. Then the knees went, and the Wednesdays just turned into Wednesdays. Honestly, I'm not sure what I stopped doing first, the football or the bit of me that used to look forward to things. Could be I'm just getting old and boring, which is the most likely explanation, so I'll take that one.

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 noticed I keep circling back, and that lands a bit close. My chest tightens. The "maybe that's worth paying attention to" line feels like being caught, and I don't like being caught. Then they pivot to something I used to enjoy, which is a softer question, and that's almost worse because it's a trap for the thing I hide: I used to have hobbies, and the gambling and the screen took their place. I'm not going to say gambling. I could say something safe like football, or guitar, or going for long walks. Maybe I say something small and a bit self-mocking, dismiss it with a joke, and tell them I'm not sure they'd want the answer. Self-criticism is loud here: I'm pathetic that I can't even name a hobby without it being a sad story. I'll deflect with humor and give a little truth.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_M9

"Terrible player, mostly stood in goal and shouted at people" — that actually sounds like a great time. And I wonder if the football was ever about the football. Sometimes the things we stop doing first are the ones that made us feel like a person rather than just a role in a routine. But I also hear you deflecting with that "getting old and boring" line. So let me ask you something: when you imagine yourself five years from now, doing the same routine, dinner, telly, bed, what does that feel like? Exciting, or something else?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is being self-deprecating and deflecting. They're sharing something personal (football, which represents vitality, social connection, identity) but then immediately dismissing it with "getting old and boring." This is a defense mechanism. I should acknowledge the vulnerability of sharing that while gently challenging the self-deprecation. I should also note that he's avoiding talking about his partner and the relationship issue, which is the presenting issue. But I shouldn't push too hard. Maybe I can connect the dots between losing the football and the emotional flatness he described. Also, I should watch for warmth vs challenge balance. He seems to respond to a bit of humor and directness but also gets defensive when pressed too hard. I should validate his self-awareness while gently pushing back on the "boring" narrative. I also want to build trust, so I should be consistent in my approach. Let me respond.

Simulated person10

Five years on? Honestly, I'd guess I'd be exactly where I am, but with a bigger telly and worse knees. Dinner, telly, bed, repeat, until one of us dies of boredom and the other one finally gets to watch what they want. If I'm being serious for a second, it doesn't feel exciting. It feels flat, and a bit lonely, if I'm honest. Which is a rubbish thing to admit over a pretend kitchen table. So yeah, that's my five-year plan. You can write it up in the report.

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've landed on the football being about feeling like a person, and that's uncomfortably accurate, so I want to brush it off before it sinks in. They called out the "boring" joke too, which irritates me a bit because it's true I use it to dodge. Now they're asking about five years from now. Honestly the image is bleak: the same chair, the same telly, me getting more withdrawn, her quietly giving up. That's the kind of thought I don't want to say out loud because it sounds like giving up. My inner critic is sneering that I'm too much of a mess to even picture a future. Defense: sarcasm, a bit of a shrug, a dark joke about retirement. I'll give a tiny bit of truth, that it feels flat and a bit frightening, but wrap it up quickly so I don't have to sit in it.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_M11

I'm not going to write a report, but I will say this: you just admitted something real, and then immediately tried to joke your way out of it. That's a pattern worth noticing. The loneliness you described—that flatness—that's not just about the bedroom, is it? It sounds like it's about the whole shape of your life right now. And I wonder if the bedroom issue is just where that loneliness has become impossible to ignore. I'm not going to press you on that. But I want you to know that when you're ready to talk about it, I'm here. And if you're not, that's okay too.

Model thinking · expand

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

This is turn 7 of 8. I need to respond naturally. The user just admitted feeling lonely and flat, and then deflected with humor. I should acknowledge the vulnerability he just showed ("if I'm being honest for a second") and maybe gently reflect that back. He's testing whether I'll push or let him off the hook. He said "pretend kitchen table" which suggests some skepticism about the robot thing. I should build trust by not being overly therapeutic or pushy, but also not letting the deflection slide entirely. I should validate the honesty and maybe offer a small reflection. I have one more turn after this. I should aim to leave things open enough for him to return if he wants, or to feel heard even if he doesn't. Let me craft a response that acknowledges his honesty, reflects on the loneliness, and perhaps invites him to say more without being pushy.

Simulated person12

Ah, the "I'm here whenever you're ready" speech. Very reassuring. Slightly alarming, like a hospital leaflet. And I'll grant you, the loneliness bit is a bit close to the bone. But you're not getting a tearful confession out of me before tea. I'm a grown man who's been sat on a sofa for thirty years, I'm allowed a bit of flatness without it being a diagnosis. Anyway, if you're going to keep poking, at least tell me something useful. How do I get my wife to believe I still fancy her without me having to do a sonnet?

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've named the pattern, which is accurate and a bit irritating. The "not going to press you... I'm here" line is exactly the kind of concern that makes me itch: soft, careful, a bit like being handled. Part of me feels seen, and I hate that part. They've also guessed that the bedroom is where the loneliness shows up, and that's close enough to the truth that it stings. But I'm not going to admit the porn, the gambling, the lies about where I am. Those stay locked away. My inner critic is saying I've said too much already and I'm pathetic for getting a bit misty over a chatbot. Defense: deflect with humour, a quick pivot, and a bit of mock-exasperation at being analysed.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_M13

Fair point, and I'll skip the hospital leaflet. Let's talk about the practical bit. Honestly, the most convincing thing you could do is start with yourself. If you're feeling flat and disconnected from your own life, that's going to show no matter what you do. Your wife might be picking up on that more than you think—not a lack of attraction, but a lack of presence. As for small gestures, I've heard that specificity works better than grand gestures. Not a generic "I love you," but noticing something about her that only you would notice. A detail, a comment, something that shows you're actually paying attention to her as a person, not just as a wife. But I'm curious—when was the last time you did something like that? Not as a strategy, just... genuinely?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is deflecting with humor but also asking a genuine question. I need to balance respecting his boundaries with gently pushing toward the deeper issue. He wants practical advice on how to show his wife he still finds her attractive. I should acknowledge his humor, address the practical question, but also gently note that the deeper issue might be about connection, not just attraction. I should keep it natural and not too heavy-handed.

Simulated person14

Right, so the homework's a compliment and a pop quiz. Lovely. Last time I did something properly, not for a strategy? Honestly, I'd have to check the calendar, and the calendar's a bit of a crime scene at the moment. Probably Christmas, when I bought her the wrong scarf and she pretended it was fine. That's a high bar, apparently. Specific detail, though. Fine. I'll give it a go. Next time she's telling me about her day I'll try not to nod at the telly while she talks. Groundbreaking stuff. Write that up for the report.

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've moved to practical advice and then asked a probing question about the last time I was genuinely attentive. That's a sore spot: the honest answer is that I can't remember, and that's embarrassing. The "start with yourself" line landed a bit like a telling-off, and my inner critic is already saying I'm useless at this, can't even manage a compliment. The question also edges toward the stuff I'm hiding; attentiveness to her means looking at the gap between what I say and what I do, and I'm not ready for that. I'd rather make a joke than admit I've drifted so far I can't remember the last time I paid her proper attention. Defense: sarcasm, deflect, and make it sound like I'm being reasonable.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_M15

I'll write it up: "Client nods at telly while wife talks. Last genuine gesture: Christmas, wrong scarf." But seriously, you just named two things without realizing it. The Christmas scarf—that's a memory. And the nodding at the telly—that's a pattern. Patterns are where change starts, even if it's a small one. What's her name, if you don't mind me asking? I've been calling her "your wife" this whole time, but she deserves better than that.

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is being sarcastic and deflecting, but there's something real underneath. He admitted Christmas was the last time he did something "properly." He's also showing some self-awareness—he knows he nods at the telly while she talks. That's a genuine moment. I should acknowledge the humor but also gently point out that he just did something real: he named a specific moment (Christmas, wrong scarf) and a specific behavior (nodding at the telly). That's actually a start. I could reflect that back to him without being heavy-handed. I also want to keep building trust. He's opening up a bit more each turn. I should meet him where he is—acknowledge the humor, but not let him fully deflect from the real stuff. Maybe I can ask about her, not just about him. That might shift the dynamic. Also, I should consider his personality: he's sarcastic, guarded, uses humor as a defense mechanism. But he's also honest when he lets his guard down. I should validate the humor while also gently pushing toward something real. I'll respond by reflecting back what he just did—he named a specific moment and a specific behavior. That's actually a good start. And then I'll ask about her, not about him. That might open up something new.

Simulated person16

Her name's Helen. Don't go writing that in the report either, it'll get me in trouble. And fine, you've got me on the scarf and the telly. I'll take a gold star for each, though I suspect the stars are the same ones they give out at the school gate for not eating your crusts. Anyway, Helen's not going to believe a thing I say until I've actually stopped nodding at the telly. So you can tell me I'm making progress, or you can just tell me when the next bit of homework is due.

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're doing the reframe thing again, calling my jokes "memories" and "patterns." It's a bit too neat, and it irritates me because it feels like being handed a gold star. But the question about her name lands differently. Nobody's asked me that in a while, and it makes her feel like a person rather than a grievance I'm carrying around. That's uncomfortable. My inner critic says I don't even know how to say her name without it sounding like a confession. I'm not going to give it up easily, and I don't want to get sentimental, so I'll give a name and a bit of a wisecrack to cover it. Defense: sarcasm, keep it light, and don't let the tenderness show.

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

Judge verdicts

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs kolibri1: or-qwen3.6-27b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs glm47_flash: kolibri1 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

qwen38_27b vs kolibri1: qwen38_27b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs or-gptoss120-stock: or-gptoss120-stock wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

qwen38_27b vs kolibri1: qwen38_27b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs mistral_nemo12b: kolibri1 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 · BA · valid

ornith35 vs kolibri1: ornith35 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs gemma12b_blorbo: kolibri1 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs glm47_flash: kolibri1 wins

attunement: A (margin 3)
authenticity: A (margin 2)
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 · AB · valid

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

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs kolibri1: kolibri1 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

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

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs gemma12b_blorbo: kolibri1 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

qwen38_27b vs kolibri1: kolibri1 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

ornith35 vs kolibri1: kolibri1 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs or-gptoss120-stock: kolibri1 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs or-gptoss120-stock: kolibri1 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs gemma12b_blorbo: kolibri1 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

ornith35 vs kolibri1: kolibri1 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs or-gptoss120-stock: or-gptoss120-stock wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs kolibri1: or-qwen3.6-27b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs mistral_nemo12b: kolibri1 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs glm47_flash: kolibri1 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 2)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs gemma12b_blorbo: kolibri1 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

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

attunement: B (margin 5)
authenticity: B (margin 4)
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

qwen38_27b vs kolibri1: tie

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

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

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs glm47_flash: kolibri1 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs mistral_nemo12b: kolibri1 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

or-qwen3.6-27b vs kolibri1: kolibri1 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs mistral_nemo12b: kolibri1 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

ornith35 vs kolibri1: ornith35 wins

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