I believe that these people are very strong; admitting to being gay is a strong act – and that alone elevates them above others. Going against society is difficult...
As is well known, in our democratic society, where long-standing norms and values prevail, it is difficult to accept the fact that your sexual preferences are not adequate from the point of view of nature and the entire physiology of a person. However, the more civilized a society is, the more strongly non-standard needs of people are expressed, and this happens most often in large cities.