Valerie Bertinelli Reflects on Relationship Lessons After Recent Breakup

The actor and TV personality shared candid insights on navigating challenges in love and personal growth after parting ways with her boyfriend and two prior marriages.

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.