the patron-client's role in the use of the msm (men's sex with men) datingapplication

In msm (men with sex with men) relationships that occur in dating applications often formpatron-client communication patterns. the patron-client pattern balance that occurs affects the creation ofcloseness and sustainability of a relationship. therefore, this study tries to see how patron-client patternsoccur in msm relationships in dating applications. this research uses a case study method with severalsources and data sources. this research found that the role of patron-client is clearly illustrated and oftenappears in every msm relationship in the hornet dating application. patron-client patterns also have animportant role in creating closeness and sustainability of relationships, and the role of patrons and clientsin each msm can change according to who is the interlocutor.