Overview

• Valerie Bertinelli shared a reflective Instagram post detailing lessons learned from past relationships, including her recent split from writer Mike Goodnough after 10 months of dating.
• Bertinelli emphasized the importance of empathy and understanding in resolving conflicts, suggesting a shift from criticism to collaborative problem-solving with partners.
• She acknowledged the challenges of overcoming feelings of hurt and anger, encouraging a focus on relieving shame to foster meaningful apologies and personal growth.
• The actress humorously noted her own missteps in love, referencing two divorces and her self-described 'fumble' of a recent relationship with Goodnough.
• Bertinelli has been open about her journey of self-discovery and healing following her divorce from Tom Vitale in 2022 and her earlier marriage to Eddie Van Halen, which ended in 2007.