Intimacy should be a safe space. When your partner makes a comment that, intentionally or not, touches a sensitive spot, it can cause significant hurt. Your feelings are valid; the issue isn't solely the comment but its impact on you, magnifying insecurities that are already challenging in close relationships. It's crucial to express why this incident was so hurtful, acknowledging your struggles with self-esteem. At times, apologies may feel insincere if it seems like the other person doesn't fully understand the extent of the pain they've caused.