How likely is it that I can become intimate with a woman in her late 20s who is Type B?

Maezawa from the President’s Office here. > What are the chances of becoming intimate with a Type B woman in her late 20s? I think they’re about the same as the chances of becoming intimate with a Type C woman. You might be thinking, “Really?” but basically, it’s the same. The difference is whether she’s open to it from the first meeting or would rather decide after meeting a few times. Of course, you might consider someone who wants to wait a few meetings to be less proactive. That may be partly true, but— If she only wanted dinner and an allowance, she would choose Type A. So by choosing Type B, she’s saying she may be open to an adult relationship. A woman who’s open to an adult relationship and a man who wants one are ultimately headed in the same direction. So why do so many men end up with lower odds? Because they go about it the wrong way. You can’t treat a Type B woman exactly like a Type C woman, because their level of openness is different. Think about why she chose Type B. For example, a different dining venue might be more appropriate, and you should give some thought to the location as well. It’s also important not to invite her into an adult relationship from the very first meeting. That said, if you avoid discussing the allowance altogether, she won’t be able to decide whether she wants to continue seeing you. If you’re so concerned about making her uncomfortable that you say nothing, she may instead conclude that you’re a strange man—perhaps someone looking for a wife—and that will be the end of it. If you handle this part well, I don’t think the odds will be all that different. Know her and know yourself, and you won’t be defeated in a hundred encounters.

I’m Flagmaker, a columnist. If you’re polite and easygoing, don’t come on too strong, keep the long game in mind, and offer the allowance they’re asking for, you’ll probably do fine. “B-type” covers a really wide range—from women who are okay with an adult relationship on the second meeting to those who keep things at dinner dates for six or seven meetings. So be prepared and mentally ready to handle a broad range of situations.

I’m in my 60s and feeling a little lost. It’s best to go in assuming that intimacy won’t happen.

I’m Taro, a male member. There are three types of B: hidden Cs, hidden As, and true Bs. Overall, I’d say only about 30% of the pitches come into your strike zone. The rest depends on how you hit them back. Unlike women in their early 20s, they have more life experience and a stronger sense of who they are, so you can’t control the situation as much. I get the feeling that many of them want to make their own decisions and find their own path toward an arrangement. They also tend to have a lot of pride, so if you push too hard when discussing the terms, it’s over right there. They’re mature enough not to visibly recoil or reject you on the spot. They may even agree to the terms, but then stop reading your messages and disappear afterward. It’s best to expect that this can happen. Even in those cases, you can usually sense a somewhat rejecting atmosphere, but if you focus only on their words, you might miss it. Compliment them on how attractive they are, show them respect, and treat them a little like princesses. You don’t have to hide your ulterior motives completely, but don’t push too hard. It’s better to maintain the attitude that you’d like to take things further only if she’s comfortable with it. You don’t need to play too many games. By their late 20s, women can usually pick up on things for themselves. In fact, I think they value their own instincts. If they like you, they’ll often be the ones to move things forward. If you respond appropriately, things will usually work out. That said, they won’t come right out and say it, so the key is whether you can notice their signals and respond accordingly. This is based solely on my own experience, but I hope it helps.

I’m Tetsu, a male member. The fact that you’re even thinking this way makes your chances pretty slim, I’d say. If you’re that eager to have sex, wouldn’t you be much better off going to a sex parlor? Women who choose Type B tend to be very selective about the men they meet. If you go on a date obviously intent on having sex, it’s easy to see that she’ll be put off. After meeting two or three times, you can usually get a sense of whether it might happen or not.

I’m Paper Airplane, a male member. If you knew your chances of making a catch, hunting wouldn’t be any fun. And if you knew what your opponent was going to throw in rock-paper-scissors, winning wouldn’t feel satisfying either. Besides, since money is involved, everyone has at least the same chance of winning as they do at rock-paper-scissors. Taking on a hunt without knowing whether you’ll make a catch isn’t exactly something as cool as it sounds… If you’re worried about your chances, you shouldn’t have any trouble if you set your sights on someone more C-oriented. But then, I suppose you wouldn’t really be a B-type anymore… Even so, if you’re determined to stick with the B type, trying letter dating—which also lets them judge your personality—might increase your chances by 2.3 times. On the other hand, because you’re putting your thoughts and personality out there in writing, you also run the risk of being turned away at the door right from the start.