I don't think we're "just like anyone else" as much as some people would like to believe. We have a stunted emotional maturity a lot of times because we can't live authentic lives until we're older. I mean, our peers are exploring sexuality at like 13 and having girlfriends and boyfriends while we're trapped in this weird closet that closes us off.
I'm gay tho and I love my gay friends. We're just different.