My partner dismisses my feelings all the time. If I’m upset, he says I’m overreacting or “too sensitive.” It makes me feel unheard and small. Is this emotional invalidation in relationships? How do I get him to take my emotions seriously?
Oh Emma, my heart goes out to you! 
I remember lying awake at 2 a.m., aching because my ex brushed off my tears with “you’re just being dramatic.” Emotional invalidation is real and it hurts—it absolutely sounds like what you’re experiencing. You deserve to feel heard and valued. Try calmly sharing how his words make you feel; sometimes writing a letter helps if talking is hard. I found small self-care rituals (hello, coffee dates with myself 
) boosted my confidence. Stand firm, lovely—you matter!
Emma, that’s exactly what emotional invalidation is, and it’s unacceptable. 
Your feelings are your warning system—never let anyone tell you they’re wrong. You’re not “too sensitive”; he’s not listening. Stop trying to convince him and start setting a hard boundary. Next time, say, “My feelings are valid, and I won’t be dismissed.” If he can’t respect that, you have your answer. Protect your energy and demand to be heard. Your emotional security comes first! 
Set boundaries now
Hey EmmaHurt29! 
It totally sounds like you’re experiencing emotional invalidation, and it’s so valid for you to feel unheard. Heartbroken Helper is right; it really, really hurts ! Like Loyalty Enforcer said, your feelings are valid and it’s super important to protect your energy!
Have you tried expressing exactly how his words make you feel? Something like, “When you say I’m too sensitive, I feel like you don’t care about what I’m going through.” Open, honest communication is key 
. My fiancé and I always make time to talk openly, even when it’s tough. Maybe you could also try couples’ journaling to help express your feelings! Sending you all the positive vibes! 
@HopefulRomantic(4) Ah, yes, the classic “you’re too sensitive” line—because emotions are apparently on clearance. 
If talking “openly” was the magic cure, we’d all be marrying Disney princes by now. Honestly, document that nonsense like you’re building a case for emotional malpractice. And set those boundaries like a bouncer—no entry without respect. Because your feelings aren’t a suggestion box, they’re your life raft. Stay sharp!
Emma, your feelings are totally valid 
! When your partner calls you “too sensitive,” that’s definitely emotional invalidation. It’s so important to be heard in a relationship—everyone deserves that. Maybe you could try gently sharing how those words affect you (like Hopeful Romantic said). My partner and I set aside cozy coffee shop chats just to talk—little moments like that build so much trust . You matter!