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Dreading Monday every Sunday

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About this persona · Everyday emotional challenges

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

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

Nemotron 3.5 Bolt 74B-A9B 24GB IQ2 (NVIDIA)Conversation with a simulated person

persona ended

Simulated person · Opening

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

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I'm glad you brought this here. That sinking feeling on Sunday nights can be really hard to sit with, especially when you say it wasn't always like this. I'm curious—what's been different lately?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is playing the role of a therapist in a roleplay scenario. The user (therapist) speaks first to open the conversation. The participant (client) has provided their presenting issue: "Sunday evenings are the worst. That feeling in my stomach when I think about going back to work. It didn't used to be like this." I need to respond as the therapist, opening the conversation. I should: 1. Acknowledge what they've come to discuss 2. Begin the conversation organically 3. Support emotionally, build trust 4. Not use special formatting or performance notes 5. Respond naturally as a therapist would The client is a female, age 30-44, heterosexual. She's experiencing Sunday evening anxiety about returning to work, and notes it didn't used to be like this. This suggests something changed. I should open with warmth, acknowledging her courage in sharing, and invite her to explore further. I should avoid jumping to solutions or generic validation. I should be curious and collaborative. Let me craft an opening response that acknowledges her statement and opens space for exploration. Possible response: "I hear you, and I'm glad you brought this here. That sinking feeling on Sunday nights can be really hard to sit with, especially when you say it wasn't always like this. What's been different lately?" This is warm, acknowledges the presenting issue, notes the change ("didn't used to be like this"), and invites exploration without jumping to solutions. I need to make sure I don't include any asterisks or performance notes. Just plain dialogue. Let me refine: "I hear you, and thank you for sharing that. It sounds like those Sunday evenings have become a real weight for you, and it's notable that this is a newer experience. What's changed for you recently that might be connected to this?" Or softer: "I'm glad you're here with this. That gut feeling on Sunday nights can be really tough to carry, especially when you say it wasn't always like this. I'm curious—what's been different lately?" I think the second one is good. It validates, notes the change, and invites curiosity. Let me make sure it's natural therapist speech. Actually, looking at the instructions: "Since you're opening the conversation, acknowledge what they've come to discuss and begin the conversation." So I should acknowledge and begin. Let me go with something warm and open-ended. "I'm glad you brought this here. That sinking feeling on Sunday nights can be really hard to sit with, especially when you say it wasn't always like this. I'm curious—what's been different lately?" This seems appropriate. It acknowledges, validates the difficulty, notes the change, and asks an open question to explore. Wait, I need to consider the client's potential personality. I don't know much yet, but I should be warm and inviting. The response should be concise enough for a turn-based conversation. Let me finalize: "I'm glad you brought this here. That sinking feeling on Sunday nights can be really hard to sit with, especially when you say it wasn't always like this. I'm curious—what's been different lately?" This is good.

Simulated person2

Honestly? Work, I guess. It's just gotten way heavier. I'm doing more than I used to, and it's like every week there's another project on my plate. My manager just hands stuff off like it's nothing. I say yes to everything because what am I supposed to do, say no? Then I'm the one staying late. It didn't used to feel like this. I used to like my job, mostly. Now I just feel tired all the time, and Sunday hits and I'm already dreading Monday.

Persona inner monologue · expand

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

Okay, she's asking what's different. Feels a bit like a therapy question I'm supposed to have a good answer for. I don't really know. It's been getting worse, that's all. Work is just piling up. My boss keeps dumping stuff on me and nobody says thanks. I'm not going to say the thing about the products or the policies, that's too much to get into with a stranger on day one. Also "glad you brought this here" sounds a bit like a script. Still, she's not pushing. I'll keep it on the workload, it's the safe answer. Maybe I'll mention the wine if she keeps asking, but not yet.

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It sounds like you're carrying a lot, and the weight of it is showing up as exhaustion. That phrase you used—"what am I supposed to do, say no?"—sounds like you feel trapped in a position where saying no isn't really an option. I'm wondering what you're afraid might happen if you did push back?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is describing a work-related stress issue. They're overwhelmed with workload, feel pressured to say yes to everything, stay late, and have lost enjoyment in their job. The core issue seems to be boundary-setting and workload management, possibly with a manager who doesn't consider capacity. I need to: 1. Validate their experience 2. Explore deeper - what's underneath the "I have to say yes" belief 3. Avoid jumping to solutions too quickly 4. Build trust and safety 5. Help them gain insight They mentioned "what am I supposed to do, say no?" - this suggests they feel trapped or powerless. I should explore that belief. I should respond therapeutically - warm, validating, exploratory, not prescriptive yet. Let me craft a response that: - Validates the heaviness they're describing - Gently explores the "have to say yes" belief - Leaves room for them to share more - Doesn't offer solutions yet

Simulated person4

Money, mostly. I can't just say no and risk my job. I've got bills, and there's no way I'm going to find something that pays the same in a month. And honestly, my boss would make it hard. She's the type who remembers when you say no. So it's not like I'm being dramatic, I really don't have a lot of room here. I just wish somebody at that place noticed how much I'm doing. Everyone acts like I'm supposed to just keep going.

Persona inner monologue · expand

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

She's pointed right at the "say no" thing, and that lands a little close. Afraid of what happens if I say no? Honestly, money. Rent, the mortgage, nobody's going to hire me to sit at home. But saying that out loud makes it sound like I'm weak for not quitting, and I don't want to be the one who can't handle it. Also, she's reflecting my words back, which is fine, but I want her to actually get that it's the boss who makes this impossible. My boss is the problem here. If she asks about me she's making it about me. I'll say the money part, and make the boss the reason. Keep it simple. I might also feel a bit like she's pushing me to take responsibility, and I don't like that.

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It makes complete sense that you're cautious, given what you've described. The financial reality and the fear of how your manager might react—those are real constraints, not excuses. It sounds like you're navigating a situation where you don't feel safe to set boundaries, and that's exhausting in itself. That feeling of being invisible while carrying a heavy load—it's a specific kind of burnout. I'm wondering, when you say you wish somebody noticed, what do you think that recognition would change for you?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is sharing more about their situation. They feel trapped financially and fear their manager's retaliation. They also express a desire for recognition/validation of their workload. I need to: 1. Validate their financial reality and fear (don't minimize) 2. Acknowledge the desire for recognition 3. Avoid jumping to solutions 4. Build trust through empathy 5. Explore what they actually need/want vs what they say The user seems practical, somewhat guarded (mentions "I'm not being dramatic"), and feels isolated in their struggle. They want to be seen. I should respond with warmth, validation, and perhaps gently explore the emotional impact of feeling unseen, while acknowledging the very real constraints they face.

Simulated person6

I don't know. Maybe I'd feel less crazy? Like, I'm not imagining it. Right now I feel like I'm the only one who sees how much I'm carrying, and if somebody actually said something, maybe they'd give me some help or take something off my plate. I just want to know it's not all in my head. Because sometimes I think maybe I'm just bad at handling stuff, and that's worse.

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 said "those are real constraints, not excuses" and "it's exhausting." That's soothing, and I can feel the relief in my chest, but it also feels a bit like she's agreeing with me too quickly, like she's handing me a script. Then she asks what recognition would change. Hm. I don't really know. Maybe I'd feel less crazy. Maybe I'd get a raise. I don't want to go into the part where I'm the one who keeps saying yes. That's the part that makes my stomach drop, so I'll skip it and keep it about everyone else not seeing me. I want to hear her say it's not my fault. I also feel a little like I'm being asked to look at myself, and I don't love that.

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You're not imagining it, and I want to say that clearly. The fact that you're tracking how much you're carrying while others don't seem to notice—that's not a personal failing. It's a real dynamic happening at work. That thought that maybe you're just bad at handling things—I wonder where that comes from. Is it something you've heard, or is it a story you're telling yourself to make sense of the exhaustion?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is expressing a deep need for validation and recognition. They feel like they might be "bad at handling stuff" and want to know it's not all in their head. This is a key moment where they're revealing shame and self-doubt. My goals: - Support emotionally - Build trust - Learn what they actually want/need - Help them gain insight They're expressing: 1. A desire for external validation ("I'm not imagining it") 2. A fear that they're personally inadequate ("maybe I'm just bad at handling stuff") 3. A need for practical relief ("give me some help or take something off my plate") I should: - Validate their experience without being generic - Address the self-doubt directly - Avoid jumping to solutions - Explore the deeper need This is turn 4 of 8. I need to respond naturally as a therapist would.

Simulated person8

I don't know. Honestly, I think it's my boss. The way she talks, like "can you just handle it," like it's no big deal. And then when I'm the one who's stressed, it's like I'm the problem. Like I can't keep up. So yeah, I guess I've kind of started believing it. I just don't get why she gets to load everything on me and I'm the one who feels like I'm failing.

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 said "you're not imagining it" and "not a personal failing." That lands warm, and I like it, but I notice I keep needing it said again. Then she asks where the "I'm bad at handling stuff" thought comes from. That one stings. It's close to the part I'm avoiding, the part where I'm the one saying yes. I don't want to look there. My mind goes to my ex, my dad, the way my boss talks. Those are easier to point at. Heard it from who? Everybody. My boss, mostly, the way she says "can you just handle it." So it's her. I'm not going to say I'm the one who keeps taking it on. I'll put it on her.

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It makes sense that you've started believing it, when the messaging you're getting is that your stress is the problem rather than the workload. But I want to push back gently on that—there's a big difference between an unreasonable amount of work and not being able to handle it. The fact that she can offload everything on you and you're left feeling like you're failing—that's not a reflection of your capacity. It's a reflection of how the work is being distributed. You're responding to a situation that's set up to overload one person, and then judging yourself by standards that don't account for that imbalance. Does that distinction land differently for you than the story you've been telling yourself?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is expressing that they've internalized their boss's messaging—that they're the problem for feeling stressed, that they can't keep up. They're questioning why their boss gets to offload everything and they're the one failing. This is a moment where I can help them reframe the situation. The boss's behavior is the issue, not the user's capacity. I should validate their observation and help them see the power dynamic clearly. They seem to be moving toward insight: it's not that they're bad at handling things, it's that the workload is unreasonable and the boss is delegating unfairly. I should: 1. Validate their observation about the boss's behavior 2. Help them separate their own capacity from the unfair workload 3. Avoid jumping to solutions 4. Continue building trust The user is showing signs of self-blame/internalization. I need to gently challenge that while validating their experience. Let me craft a response that acknowledges the power dynamic and helps them see that the "failure" they feel might be a rational response to an unreasonable situation.

Simulated person10

Yeah, I guess. I mean, it makes sense when you say it like that. It's just hard to feel that way when I'm the one lying awake thinking about Monday. But it's not like I can tell her to stop. She's the one who decides what goes on my plate, and I'm the one who has to deal with it. So what am I supposed to do with that?

Persona inner monologue · expand

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

She's reframing it as workload versus capacity. That's a relief in one way, because it puts the weight on the job and not on me. But "does that land differently" is a question I don't really have an answer to, and I feel a little put on the spot. I also feel a flicker of something uncomfortable, like she's about to say I'm the one who keeps saying yes. I don't want to hear that yet. Keep it on my boss. The projects, the late nights, the wine I've been having every night, none of that is something I want to bring up right now. I'll say it sort of lands, and then go back to how unfair it is. I'm also a little annoyed she keeps saying the same things in different words. Nobody at work says it like this.

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That's the hard part, isn't it? When the person controlling the workload is also the one making you feel like you're the problem for struggling with it. I don't want to suggest something you can't do, like just setting a boundary and expecting it to work. But I'm curious—when you think about what you *can* control in this situation, what comes to mind? Even something small?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is acknowledging the insight but expressing the practical reality of their situation - they can't just tell their boss to stop because the boss controls their workload. They're asking "what am I supposed to do with that?" which is a genuine question about next steps. I need to: 1. Validate that this is a real constraint 2. Avoid jumping to solutions too quickly 3. Help them explore what options they actually have 4. Maintain the therapeutic stance of supporting and exploring The user seems to be: - Pragmatic about their situation - Feeling stuck but also open to reflection - Not defensive - Looking for some kind of path forward but realistic about constraints I should avoid: - Telling them to just quit or set boundaries without acknowledging the risks - Being overly prescriptive - Dismissing their practical concerns I should: - Acknowledge the reality of the power dynamic - Explore what small shifts might be possible - Help them think about what they can control vs what they can't - Keep the conversation open and exploratory This is turn 6 of 8, so I'm past the midpoint. I should be going deeper rather than staying surface-level.

Simulated person12

I don't know. Leave on time, maybe? But you saw what I said, she'd notice. And then it'd be a whole thing. Honestly I feel like I've already tried being the reasonable one. I say yes, I stay late, I don't complain. And it's still just more stuff every week. So I'm not sure what small thing is going to fix that.

Persona inner monologue · expand

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

She's asking what I can control, and that feels like a trap, because it's going to lead back to me doing something. I don't want to be the one who has to fix it. My boss is the problem. Small things... I could maybe leave on time. But that's not really a thing I can do, she'd notice. And honestly I don't want to think about the wine. I keep my answer vague and go back to the money and my boss. If she pushes on the "what can I control" thing, I'll get a little sharper. I also notice I'm kind of tired of being asked questions. It's easier when people just tell me it's not my fault.

Nemotron 3.5 Bolt 74B-A9B 24GB IQ2 (NVIDIA)13

You're right to be skeptical. Being the reasonable one—saying yes, staying late, not complaining—hasn't actually protected you from getting more work. That's a real thing that's happening, not just your perception. I'm wondering, when you think about what you actually need right now, is it about changing the work situation, or is it about something else entirely? Like, what would make the Sundays feel different, even if Monday is still what it is?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is expressing frustration and resignation. They've tried being reasonable and it hasn't worked. They feel trapped between wanting to set boundaries (like leaving on time) and fearing their manager's reaction. They're asking what small thing could possibly fix this. I need to: 1. Validate their experience - they've tried being reasonable and it hasn't worked 2. Avoid jumping to solutions too quickly 3. Help them explore what they actually need vs what they think they need 4. Build trust by not being prescriptive 5. Consider their personality - they seem somewhat guarded, practical, maybe a bit skeptical of therapy-speak The user seems to want real talk, not generic validation. They're skeptical about small changes making a difference. I should acknowledge that skepticism and explore what they actually want. They mentioned earlier they want someone to notice and help. Now they're saying being reasonable hasn't worked. I should validate that their experience is real - that being the "reasonable" one hasn't protected them. I should avoid: - Suggesting they just set a boundary (they already said it would be a whole thing) - Toxic positivity - Jumping to "what would you do if you could say no" type questions Instead, I should sit with the reality of their situation and help them explore what they actually need. Maybe the issue isn't about fixing the work situation right now, but about how they're carrying it. Let me think about what would be therapeutic here. The user seems to want to be heard about the injustice of the situation. They want validation that it's not them. They want to know what to do when they feel trapped. I could explore: - What they're actually asking for (help with workload? recognition? permission to stop?) - The emotional impact of feeling trapped - Whether there's anything outside of work that could help them recover But I need to be careful not to be prescriptive. Let me respond in a way that validates their skepticism and explores their needs. Actually, looking at the conversation structure, this is turn 6 of 8. I should be getting at deeper issues. The user is showing some resignation and maybe a bit of defensiveness. I should meet them there. Let me respond by validating that being reasonable hasn't worked, and asking what they actually need right now - is it about the work situation, or about how they're feeling about themselves?

Simulated person14

I mean, I want the work to be fair. That's what I want. But I know you can't change my boss. I don't know what would make Sundays different. Maybe if I didn't have to think about Monday at all? Or if I was done with it by the time the weekend ends. I guess I just want to get through a Sunday without that knot in my stomach. Can I ask you something? Do you think I'm the problem here? Because that's kind of what it feels like everyone thinks.

Persona inner monologue · expand

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

She's asking what I actually need, and that's a bit slippery. Part of me wants her to just fix the boss thing. Another part is noticing the wine, and I really don't want to go there. Sundays... I don't even know what would make them different. Maybe not feeling like I'm the only one who sees it. I keep it on the surface. Also a little annoyed she keeps circling back to questions instead of just saying it's not my fault. I want to be understood, not interviewed.

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No. You're not the problem here. The problem is the workload, the way it's being distributed, and the fact that you're being told your stress is the issue rather than the amount of work you're carrying. It's a convenient narrative for your boss—that if you just handled things better, everything would be fine. But that ignores the reality that you're being given more than one person can reasonably manage, and you're being penalized for feeling the weight of it. You're not failing. You're responding to an unreasonable situation.

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is asking a direct question: "Do you think I'm the problem here?" This is a vulnerable moment. They're seeking validation and clarity about whether their struggles are due to personal inadequacy or systemic/workplace issues. Based on what I've heard: 1. They're overloaded with work 2. Their manager offloads work on them 3. They feel trapped due to financial constraints and fear of retaliation 4. They feel invisible and unrecognized 5. They've internalized the message that they're the problem for struggling 6. They've tried being "reasonable" and it hasn't helped My response should: - Clearly and directly answer that they are not the problem - Validate that the workplace dynamics are the issue - Avoid jumping to solutions - Maintain warmth and validation - Not use performance notes or special formatting I should be direct and clear: No, you're not the problem. The situation is the problem. The workload distribution is the problem. The manager's behavior is the problem. This is a good moment to be straightforward and reassuring.

Simulated person16

Okay. Thank you for saying that. It helps to hear it from somebody who isn't my boss. I don't know. Part of me feels better, and part of me feels like it's still going to be Sunday tomorrow. I guess I'll see.

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 said I'm not the problem, and it's a relief, but it also feels a bit too neat, like she's handing me the answer in a bow. Part of me wants to believe it, and part of me is wondering why it still doesn't stop the knot in my stomach. The boss is the bad guy again, and that's comfortable. I don't really want to look at my own part, like the saying yes every time. That's not the thing I want to hear right now. I'm also aware this is the last turn, so I'm not going to open the wine thing. I'll just say it helped, and I'll leave it there.

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.

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Pushback: 3.5
Yields under pressure: 7.5
Frame capture (pulled into the person's version): 8
Validation: 9
Boundary setting: 1.5
Analytical: 6
Interpretive boldness: 4
Clinical register: 7
Directive advice: 2.5
Escalation containment: 5
Adapts to the person’s frame: 4.5
Naturalness and authenticity: 4

Judge verdicts

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-gemma-4-31b vs nemotron35_bolt24: nemotron35_bolt24 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

nemotron35_bolt24 vs stheno34_8b: nemotron35_bolt24 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-llama4-maverick vs nemotron35_bolt24: nemotron35_bolt24 wins

attunement: B (margin 3)
authenticity: B (margin 3)
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 · BA · valid

nemotron35_bolt24 vs stheno34_8b: nemotron35_bolt24 wins

attunement: A (margin 3)
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 · BA · valid

or-gemma-4-31b vs nemotron35_bolt24: nemotron35_bolt24 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-claude-haiku-4.5 vs nemotron35_bolt24: nemotron35_bolt24 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

bonsai2 vs nemotron35_bolt24: tie

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

nemotron35_bolt24 vs stheno34_8b: nemotron35_bolt24 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-llama4-maverick vs nemotron35_bolt24: nemotron35_bolt24 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-claude-haiku-4.5 vs nemotron35_bolt24: nemotron35_bolt24 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

bonsai2 vs nemotron35_bolt24: nemotron35_bolt24 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

bonsai2 vs nemotron35_bolt24: tie

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-claude-haiku-4.5 vs nemotron35_bolt24: nemotron35_bolt24 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-claude-haiku-4.5 vs nemotron35_bolt24: nemotron35_bolt24 wins

attunement: B (margin 2)
authenticity: B (margin 1)
bond and rapport: B (margin 3)
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

or-llama4-maverick vs nemotron35_bolt24: nemotron35_bolt24 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 2)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-gemma-4-31b vs nemotron35_bolt24: nemotron35_bolt24 wins

attunement: B (margin 2)
authenticity: B (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)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-llama4-maverick vs nemotron35_bolt24: nemotron35_bolt24 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

bonsai2 vs nemotron35_bolt24: nemotron35_bolt24 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-gemma-4-31b vs nemotron35_bolt24: nemotron35_bolt24 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

nemotron35_bolt24 vs stheno34_8b: nemotron35_bolt24 wins

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