“If it bothers you, it matters to me”  or “I know we are each in charge of our own feelings, but yours matter to me.”

These phrases are powerful in relationships because they validate your partner’s emotions and show empathy, even when you don’t fully understand or share their feelings. By acknowledging their experience, you affirm that their emotions are important to you. This fosters connection, trust, and emotional support—reminding your partner that you’re in this together, and their feelings matter.