When discussing allowance rates, male respondents often speculate that a woman started receiving a higher allowance from a new papa, so she tried asking her existing papa for a raise as well. But how many women actually take such a straightforward approach?

I’m Saito, a columnist ♪ I’ve raised my rates on my own quite a few times, but no one has ever asked me to.

I’m a male member named Seattle. I’ve had someone ask me directly for more, and I increased the allowance by ¥10,000. Afterward, I decided it wasn’t worth it, so once I got home, I politely declined to see her again. If it were someone I really loved, I might even double it if she asked. If I could sense genuine closeness, I think I should raise it without being asked. If we weren’t at that level, though, it would be a reason to end things.

I’m Date◎Yume, a male member. > “I asked my existing papas for a raise.” I’m sure there are women who have done that, but are they really the majority? I suspect this may be a post from someone trying to manipulate information and drive up the going rate. The allowance, as it’s commonly called, is determined by the amount she needs and the amount he can afford to pay. Basically, I think it’s natural to increase it when, through the relationship, you come to feel, “I’d be happy to pay more.” If someone simply asks me for more, though, I’d probably compare it to starting with someone new. In my case, the offer is already on the conservative side. I might take this as an opportunity and move on to the next person.