Appearances can sometimes be misleading, especially when it comes to matters of the heart.

Two gruff-looking guys strolled into a store, and what followed was a surprisingly tender exchange about their beloved pets.

Read on for this slice from a more positive side of the internet.

Heard a wholesome confession between two customers

One day at work, two gruff-looking men came into the self-checkout that I was keeping an eye on. Both men were big, burly, and tough-looking.

But their appearances soon proved to be deceiving.

The first man turns to the second and says, “Hey man, I need to confess something pretty serious to you…”

The other guy looks at him and goes, “Okay, spill it.”

The employee couldn’t believe what they heard next.

The first guy looks kind of nervous and hesitantly says, “Look man, I think I might love my kitty cat. She’s really soft and sweet.”

The other guy makes a confession of his own.

The second guy claps him on the back and says, “It’s alright, brother. You love your kitty cat just like I love my puppy dog.”

I had to turn around, because I immediately got a knot in my throat over how sweet that interaction was.

This exchange left the worker smiling for the rest of their shift.

Redditors chime in with their thoughts on this sweet story.

It’s always a positive thing when men feel emboldened to show a little tenderness.

No one expected him to say something like this, and that was 100% the best part.

Give these men a TV show already!

People aren’t always as bad as they seem to be.

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