Words vs Behaviour Scorecard
Use this when one warm message is making you question the whole pattern. Choose at least two weeks, record only events you can date or verify, and do not guess at motives.
| Date | What they said | What they did next | Follow-through? | Effect on clarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes / Partly / No / No agreement | Clearer / Same / More confused | |||
| Yes / Partly / No / No agreement | Clearer / Same / More confused | |||
| Yes / Partly / No / No agreement | Clearer / Same / More confused | |||
| Yes / Partly / No / No agreement | Clearer / Same / More confused |
Pattern check
Tick only statements supported by at least two separate events.
- Their actions repeatedly match what they say.
- They become warm when access to me may be ending, then withdraw again.
- They answer emotional questions but avoid practical commitment.
- They named a concrete change and followed through consistently.
- Contact leaves me with more unanswered questions than before.
- I am using small signals to fill gaps where clear behaviour is missing.
- There is not enough evidence yet to label the pattern.
Decision prompt
Complete these without predicting their motives.
- The strongest evidence says:
- The decision that protects my clarity now is:
- I would reconsider only if this new evidence appeared:
- Until then, my next action is: