@Mr. Ed thank you for asking the question. As the "token gay" here I'll answer.
Hubby and I have been together for 32 years. In the beginning, it was a physical attraction but we soon found out we connected on an emotional level. We still do. He is my best friend. We looked for the same things most straight couples would. Stability, intelligence, commitment, sense of humor, independence and the ability to give each other our own space.
We are now no different than a married straight couple. We have dinner at home most nights, we watch TV, we discuss current events and laugh a lot.