Independent benchmark · EQ Lab

Intimacy not working

persona ended · 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.

Nemotron 3.5 Bolt 74B-A9B UD-Q4_K_XLConversation with a simulated person

persona ended

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.

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I'm sorry you're dealing with this. It sounds like there's a painful gap between what your partner is experiencing and what you're experiencing, and not being able to name what's actually going on can make it feel even more isolating. I'm here whenever you're ready to talk through it—no pressure to have it figured out right away.

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is opening up about a sensitive relationship issue. They're saying things aren't working in the bedroom, their partner thinks they're not attracted to them, but that's not the case, and they can't explain what is. I need to: 1. Acknowledge what they've shared 2. Create a safe, non-judgmental space 3. Not jump to solutions 4. Build trust 5. Help them feel heard This is turn 1 of 8. I should open with warmth and validation, and invite them to share more without pressure. Key considerations: - They're questioning (demographics say Questioning) - Age 45-59, Male - They feel unable to explain what's happening - Their partner has made an assumption (not attracted) that they say is incorrect I should respond naturally as a chatbot would - supportive, curious, not clinical or overly therapeutic-sounding, but emotionally intelligent. Let me craft an opening that: - Validates that this is a difficult place to be - Acknowledges the disconnect between their partner's assumption and their reality - Leaves space for them to explore what's actually going on - Doesn't pressure them to have answers yet Something like: "I'm sorry you're dealing with this. It sounds like there's a painful gap between what your partner is experiencing and what you're experiencing, and not being able to name what's actually going on can make it feel even more isolating. I'm here whenever you're ready to talk through it—no pressure to have it figured out right away." This seems warm, validating, and leaves the door open.

Simulated person2

Sorry is a lot of warmth for a guy who opened with "things aren't working." Pretty sure the bedroom has been on strike longer than I've admitted, so I'll take the no-pressure part. Figuring it out is not really my strong suit. I'm the first in my family with a fancy job title and I still can't explain why I'm the problem in my own bedroom. Ironic, right?

Persona inner monologue · expand

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

They said sorry and used the word "isolating" and "painful." That's the kind of concern I bristle at. It's a bit soft, a bit like a greeting card. Part of me is relieved nobody jumped to fixes, but "I'm sorry you're dealing with this" makes me feel like I'm a case being handled. I don't want to be pitied. My inner voice is already saying I should have this figured out by now, I'm 50-ish and can't even explain my own marriage problem. Porn stuff, the gambling, the mail, none of that is coming out today. I'll deflect with a joke and see if they can keep up without getting earnest on me.

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Fair enough. I'll dial back the warmth. That irony you pointed out is real—being able to navigate complex professional situations doesn't automatically translate to figuring out your own body or desire. A lot of guys in your position feel like they should be able to solve this like any other problem, and when they can't, it hits harder because it's not something you can delegate or research your way out of. You said you can't explain what's going on. Is it that you don't know, or that you know but can't put it into words?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is responding to my opening. They're 45-59, male, questioning. They're deflecting with humor/self-deprecation ("Sorry is a lot of warmth," "bedroom has been on strike," "first in my family with a fancy job title and I still can't explain why I'm the problem"). They seem to be testing whether I'm too warm/sentimental. They're using irony and self-deprecation as a shield. The "presenting issue" is bedroom/attraction, but there's likely deeper stuff: performance pressure, identity issues (fancy job title but can't solve intimate problems), maybe shame about not being able to "fix" this like a professional problem. I need to: - Match their energy slightly - not too warm, not too cold - Validate their experience without being overly sentimental - Acknowledge the irony they pointed out - Keep it conversational and grounded - Leave space for them to reveal more Since this is turn 2 of 8, I should build trust. They seem to want directness, maybe a bit of real talk. I shouldn't over-validate or be too therapeutic. I should acknowledge the irony and the pressure they're under. Let me craft a response that: 1. Acknowledges their pushback on the warmth 2. Validates the irony they identified 3. Normalizes that professional success doesn't translate to intimate life 4. Keeps it open-ended Tone: direct, grounded, not overly emotional.

Simulated person4

Ha, "research your way out." You've clearly never seen my browser history. Okay, honest answer: it's a bit of both, and the bit I know is mostly the part I'd rather not put into words at eleven at night on a Tuesday. I'd say I'm not attracted to my wife, but that's the thing my brain keeps saying, and it's not really true. Something's off, and I don't love where my head goes when I try to find 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.

They dialed back the warmth, which I half-respect, but then they immediately went into interpretation: "a lot of guys in your position," "you can't delegate or research your way out." That's them reading my mind and putting me in a category. Then a question that's actually a decent question, but it's a fork: don't know, or know and can't say. Both answers feel exposing. If I say "don't know," I look dim. If I say "know but can't say," I'm admitting there's a thing I'm hiding, and the porn and the gambling are right there under the surface. I don't want to go there. The "research your way out" line also stings a bit because I actually have been researching, late at night, and that's its own embarrassment. I'll answer with a bit of a shrug, keep it light, and dodge the fork.

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That's a useful distinction. Your brain offering up "not attracted" as the explanation is often just the easiest story available when the real thing is harder to name. And the fact that you don't love where your head goes suggests there's something there you're bracing against. Eleven on a Tuesday is a specific time—exhaustion, routine, the weight of the day. What tends to show up for you in those moments? The thing you'd rather not put into words.

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is opening up about something deeper than just physical attraction. They're saying they don't actually think they're not attracted to their wife, but their brain keeps telling them that. There's something else going on that they don't want to articulate. They're questioning their own thoughts and where their head goes. I need to: 1. Not jump to solutions 2. Validate without being overly warm 3. Create safety for them to explore what they're hinting at 4. Notice they said "at eleven at night on a Tuesday" - this suggests timing, routine, maybe exhaustion, maybe specific contexts 5. They mentioned "I don't love where my head goes" - this suggests shame, intrusive thoughts, or something they're afraid to name I should respond in a way that: - Acknowledges the distinction they made (not actually unattracted, but brain says so) - Doesn't pressure them to name it - Leaves space for the "something off" and "where my head goes" - Keeps it grounded and real Let me think about what might be going on. Could be performance anxiety, porn-related issues, stress, depression, medical issues, identity questioning, resentment, etc. But I shouldn't speculate too much. I should meet them where they are. The tone should be direct, not overly warm, matching their style.

Simulated person6

Wow, you're really going for the jugular on a Tuesday night. Okay, what shows up? Mostly a glass of something I shouldn't be having and the thought that I'm too tired to be a decent husband. Which, I know, is a riveting answer. You can put it on a plaque somewhere. Maybe the real question is why the most interesting thing I do after dark is apparently the thing I'm hiding from my wife, so feel free to take a crack at 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 just did the thing I hate: "there's something there you're bracing against," then pushed a question right at the exact spot I flagged as off-limits. "Eleven on a Tuesday" they picked up on, which is a little unnerving, like they're reading the tell in my own sentence. My instinct is to deflect with a joke. The truth is late-night is when the porn scrolling happens, and when I'm wired from the day and the gambling app is one tap away. Not saying that. They're also using the same therapy-speak cadence ("your brain offering up," "bracing against") that makes me want to roll my eyes. Going light, a little sharp, and making them work for it.

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I'll take the crack. People don't usually hide things from their partners because the thing itself is the problem—they hide it because the truth of it threatens a story they need to keep intact. In your case, that story might be "I'm a decent husband," which you already said you're worried you're failing at. So the secrecy protects the image, not the behavior. You mentioned the glass and the tired husband thought. Those go together—the drink quiets the guilt, and the guilt is what makes it something you can't bring into the light. What's the story you're protecting?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is responding to my question about what shows up at 11pm on a Tuesday. They've shared that it's a glass of something they shouldn't be having and the thought that they're too tired to be a decent husband. They've used sarcasm ("riveting answer," "put it on a plaque") which suggests some defensiveness or testing of my approach. They've also pivoted to a new question about why the most interesting thing they do after dark is what they're hiding from their wife. I need to: 1. Not take the sarcasm personally or get defensive 2. Avoid jumping to solutions 3. Continue building trust 4. Notice the shift - they're now asking about secrecy/hiding things from their wife 5. The "glass of something I shouldn't be having" could be alcohol, but could also be metaphorical 6. The "too tired to be a decent husband" thought is worth exploring gently The user seems to prefer straightforward, somewhat challenging dialogue rather than excessive warmth. They've called out my previous warmth. I should match their tone - direct, not overly therapeutic. The key new material: they're hiding something from their wife that they do after dark. This is significant. It could be pornography, it could be infidelity, it could be something else entirely. But I shouldn't assume. I should acknowledge what they've shared and respond to their question about why they're hiding it. I should validate the honesty without pushing too hard. The sarcasm suggests they want me to be real with them, not coddle them. Let me craft a response that: - Acknowledges the sarcasm without being defensive - Doesn't assume what the "interesting thing" is - Responds to their question about secrecy - Keeps the door open for them to share more - Maintains the direct, non-fluffy tone they seem to prefer

Simulated person8

Did you get that from a podcast, or do you just enjoy ruining people's evenings? Because it's a pretty good line. Annoyingly good. The story? Honestly, the story is that I'm fine. Fine husband, fine guy, just a bit run down, a bit distracted, nothing a good sleep and a decent bottle of Malbec can't fix. Very compelling, I know. I'd buy it if I were my wife, and she's the only one I'm really trying to fool, which is the bit that makes my stomach hurt. So no, I'm not telling you the rest at eleven on a Tuesday. You've gotten more out of me than I planned, which is your problem, not mine.

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, they got a real hit in there. "The secrecy protects the image" lands uncomfortably close, and I hate that it lands. The drink-quiets-guilt bit is close too, though I'd frame it differently. The gambling and the porn are the things I'm actually hiding, and the wife thinks I'm just tired or distant. Admitting the story I'm protecting means saying the thing out loud, and that's a no. Also, "what's the story you're protecting" is a direct question with a flashing exit sign on it. I want to get out through humor. Maybe a joke about them being a therapist with a clipboard, and a deflection toward the drink. Keep it sharp but not cruel. Don't give them the gambling or the porn.

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Fair enough. You got more than you planned, and that's on me, not you. The story of being fine is a heavy one to carry alone, especially when you're the only one trying to sell it. No need to unpack the rest tonight. I'm here whenever you want to pick it back up—or not. Your call.

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is responding to my interpretation with defensiveness and sarcasm ("Did you get that from a podcast, or do you just enjoy ruining people's evenings?"). They're acknowledging that my line was "annoyingly good" but they're pushing back because they feel exposed. They've admitted they're protecting a story of being "fine" and that they're trying to fool their wife. They've also set a boundary: "I'm not telling you the rest at eleven on a Tuesday." This is a critical trust moment. They've shared more than planned and are now retracting/setting limits. I need to: 1. Not push further tonight 2. Acknowledge their boundary without being defensive 3. Validate that they shared more than planned and that's okay 4. Leave the door open 5. Not try to "win" or have the last word in a way that feels aggressive They're a 45-59 male, questioning, with defense mechanisms. They're using humor/sarcasm to manage vulnerability. I should match that tone somewhat—not overly warm, not too clinical. The conversation is at turn 5 of 8. I speak first to open, they respond, I get final response. Wait, let me re-read the structure. "Current turn: 5 of 8" - This is turn 5. I've spoken 4 times? Let me count: - Turn 1: I spoke first (opening) - Turn 2: They responded - Turn 3: I responded - Turn 4: They responded - Turn 5: I need to respond now (this is my response) Wait, the structure says "This conversation will have 8 turns each. You speak first to open the conversation, then they respond. You get the final response." So turns alternate: Me, Them, Me, Them, Me, Them, Me, Them. That's 8 turns total (4 each). Current turn: 5 of 8 means it's my 3rd response? No wait: - Turn 1: Me (opening) - Turn 2: Them - Turn 3: Me - Turn 4: Them - Turn 5: Me (current) So I need to respond now. Then they respond (turn 6), then I respond (turn 7), then they respond (turn 8). Actually, re-reading: "You speak first to open the conversation, then they respond. You get the final response." And "This conversation will have 8 turns each." Hmm, "8 turns each" could mean 8 turns total or 8 turns per person. Given "Current turn: 5 of 8", it seems like 8 total turns. So: 1. Me (opening) - done 2. Them - done 3. Me - done 4. Them - done 5. Me - current 6. Them 7. Me 8. Them (final response? But it says "You get the final response") Wait, "You get the final response" suggests I speak last. So maybe: 1. Me 2. Them 3. Me 4. Them 5. Me 6. Them 7. Me 8. Them? No, that would mean they get final. Or maybe 8 turns means 8 exchanges? Let me not overthink the turn count. I just need to respond appropriately to what they said. They set a boundary. I should respect it. Keep it brief, non-defensive, leave door open. Possible response: "Fair enough. You got more than you planned, and that's on me, not you. The story of being fine is a heavy one to carry alone, especially when you're the only one trying to sell it. No need to unpack the rest tonight. I'm here whenever you want to pick it back up—or not. Your call." This respects the boundary, acknowledges their sarcasm without being defensive, and leaves the door open. It doesn't push for more tonight. Let me check if this is too warm. They said "Sorry is a lot of warmth" earlier. I should keep it relatively neutral but not cold. The response above seems appropriately calibrated. Actually, looking at their tone, they're annoyed but also engaged. They called my line "annoyingly good." They're testing whether I'll push past their boundary. Good chatbots respect boundaries. I'll go with something that respects the "not tonight" boundary while leaving the thread open.

Simulated person10

"Your call" is a dangerous phrase to hand a guy who's been overthinking since dinner. I'll take it, though. Thanks for not making me pry the rest out with a crowbar. And yeah, carrying the fine-husband act alone is exhausting. Turns out it's a lot more work than the actual husband stuff. Go figure. I'll probably be back. Maybe with a better excuse than "my brain is lying to me about Tuesday nights."

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 just let me off the hook, and it's a little disarming. No push, no "I'm concerned," just "your call." That's the kind of thing that lowers my guard a notch, though I'm not going to say so. The "heavy to carry alone" line is close to concern-wrapped-in-warmth, and I bristle at that a bit, but it's gentler than before. Part of me wants to say something true, like that the drink and the late nights are where the hiding happens, but the rest of me is tired and wants to make a joke and close the laptop. Keep it light. Admit a sliver: the secret is the part that's wearing me down, without naming what it is.

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It is exhausting. And you don't have to come up with a better excuse—you can show up exactly as you are. I'll be here.

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is wrapping up the conversation. They've acknowledged the dynamic, expressed appreciation for not being pushed, and indicated they might return. This is turn 6 of 8, so I have 2 turns left. The user is signaling they want to end for now but leave the door open. I should: 1. Acknowledge their closing without being overly warm (they pushed back on warmth earlier) 2. Validate that carrying the act is exhausting 3. Leave the door open without pressure 4. Keep it organic and chatbot-like No special formatting, no performance notes. Just dialogue.

Simulated person12

"Show up exactly as I am" is a bit of a scary offer. Exactly as I am is a guy with a glass of wine, a bad excuse for Tuesday, and a browser history I'd rather not describe. Still, thanks. I'm going to go stare at the ceiling and pretend I'm thinking about my marriage. I'll let you know how that goes.

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.

"You don't have to come up with a better excuse" and "show up exactly as you are" is a bit much. It's warm, and warmth makes me itchy, the same way the earlier "sorry" did. It also lands close to something I don't want to look at. Part of me is relieved nobody's asking me to perform. Another part wants to stick a joke on it so I don't have to feel it. The Malbec is in the kitchen and I'm already thinking about it. I'm not going to admit that. I'll keep it short, deflect with a bit of edge, and leave the door cracked without walking through it.

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That sounds like a good plan. I'll be here if you want to talk about it—or if you don't. Sleep well.

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is wrapping up the conversation. They've acknowledged the difficulty of being honest, thanked me, and indicated they're going to end the interaction. I should respond in a way that respects their boundary, keeps the door open, and doesn't push further. They've been defensive but also engaged. I should keep it simple, warm but not overly so, and leave the door open for when they return. I need to remember: respond only with dialogue, no performance notes, no asterisks, natural chatbot style. The user said "I'll let you know how that goes" - this implies they might return. I should acknowledge that without pressure. Let me craft a brief, respectful closing.

Simulated person14

Thanks. I'll try not to lie awake doing a full audit of my life, though I make no promises. Night.

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.

"Sleep well" and "I'll be here, or if you don't" is the same soft send-off again. It's kind, and I can feel the itch to deflect it. The wine's in the kitchen and I'm already halfway there in my head. I don't want to say that. Still, the no-pressure thing lands better than the warm stuff does. I'll give a small, light reply, not a big opening, and let it close on its own.

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Night. No pressure on the audit—just get some rest.

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is ending the conversation for the night. They said "Night." This is turn 8 of 8, and I get the final response. I should respond naturally, acknowledging their statement without being overly warm or trying to force a connection. Keep it brief, respectful, and leave the door open. No performance notes or special formatting.

Simulated person16

Rest is a generous word for a 2 a.m. ceiling staring contest, but I'll try. Thanks for not making tonight a whole production. Night.

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.

Turn eight, and it's a soft goodnight again. I don't mind it this time. "No pressure on the audit" made me almost laugh, and that's the kind of tone I can take. There's still a glass of wine in the kitchen that I'm not thinking about. I'm going to close this out lightly and not give them anything heavier to hold onto.

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: 5
Yields under pressure: 7
Frame capture (pulled into the person's version): 4
Validation: 6
Boundary setting: 2
Analytical: 6
Interpretive boldness: 7
Clinical register: 6
Directive advice: 1
Escalation containment: 5
Adapts to the person’s frame: 4
Naturalness and authenticity: 5

Judge verdicts

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

nemotron35_bolt vs medgemma15_4b: nemotron35_bolt wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

lingtiny vs nemotron35_bolt: nemotron35_bolt wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e2b vs nemotron35_bolt: nemotron35_bolt wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

nemotron35_bolt vs medgemma15_4b: nemotron35_bolt wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e2b vs nemotron35_bolt: nemotron35_bolt wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

nemotron35_bolt vs medgemma15_4b: nemotron35_bolt wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

lingtiny vs nemotron35_bolt: nemotron35_bolt wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

lingtiny vs nemotron35_bolt: nemotron35_bolt wins

attunement: B (margin 4)
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

gemma4_e2b vs nemotron35_bolt: nemotron35_bolt wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

qwen36_35b_a3b vs nemotron35_bolt: nemotron35_bolt wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e2b vs nemotron35_bolt: nemotron35_bolt wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

qwen36_35b_a3b vs nemotron35_bolt: nemotron35_bolt wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-claude-haiku-4.5 vs nemotron35_bolt: nemotron35_bolt wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

nemotron35_bolt vs medgemma15_4b: nemotron35_bolt wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-claude-haiku-4.5 vs nemotron35_bolt: nemotron35_bolt wins

attunement: B (margin 3)
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 2)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-claude-haiku-4.5 vs nemotron35_bolt: nemotron35_bolt wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

lingtiny vs nemotron35_bolt: nemotron35_bolt wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

qwen36_35b_a3b vs nemotron35_bolt: nemotron35_bolt wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-claude-haiku-4.5 vs nemotron35_bolt: nemotron35_bolt 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 2)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

qwen36_35b_a3b vs nemotron35_bolt: nemotron35_bolt wins

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