Overview

• Mike Goodnough shared a reflective Instagram post on April 18, addressing his breakup with Valerie Bertinelli after their 10-month relationship ended in November 2024.
• He admitted that a previous social media post caused unnecessary conflict and media attention, which he now regrets posting.
• Goodnough described their relationship as 'complicated' and noted that external factors, not their love for each other, contributed to their challenges.
• He characterized the breakup as the most painful experience of his life, significantly reshaping his understanding of heartbreak.
• Goodnough revealed he recently reached out to Bertinelli to seek a 'gentle parting' but received no response, leading him to declare this chapter of his life closed.