IBEC Inc. (Headquarters: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture), which operates the dating and matchmaking app/service "Happy Mail" (https://happymail.co.jp/), with a cumulative membership of 35 million (*1), conducted a survey on "Confession Timing" targeting 100 adult women. *1: As of June 2024 This survey compiled responses regarding: ● Ideal confession timing ● Experience of feeling a confession was too early or too late ● Reasons for rejecting a confession ● Suitable situations for a confession This release reveals the ideal "confession timing" for women and the trends in confessions that tend to lead to relationship progression. Detailed survey results and graphical materials are available for citation in news and article production on the following page: ▼ Special Survey Results Page https://happymail.co.jp/happylife/koikatsu/best-time-confess/ 1. Ideal Confession Timing is "3rd Date" for 44 People When 100 adult women were asked about their ideal confession timing, "the 3rd time" was the most common answer with 44 people. This was followed by "4-5 times" with 19 people, and "the 2nd time" with 15 people. Overall, there was a tendency for many women to want to advance the relationship after getting to know the other person to some extent. [Breakdown (Number of People)] ● 1st time (first date): 5 people ● 2nd time: 15 people ● 3rd time: 44 people ● 4-5 times: 19 people ● 6th time or later: 5 people ● Number of times doesn't matter: 12 people 1-1. "3rd Time" is the Ideal for the Most People (44 people) [Excerpts from Free Responses] It's good to start dating after getting to know each other a little. The first date feels a bit too early, so I think around the third time is just right. Because the confession itself is more trustworthy after getting to know each other to some extent. Looking at the responses, many women seem to want to receive sincere words after understanding the other person's character to some degree. The fact that a 3rd date is realized indicates