The major red flag that caused Valerie Bertinelli, 64, to split from Mike Goodnough, 54, after less than a year

The major red flag that caused Valerie Bertinelli, 64, to split from Mike Goodnough, 54, after less than a year

As I read through this heartwarming yet challenging tale of love and struggle, I can’t help but feel a profound sense of empathy for these two extraordinary individuals. Natalie Bertinelli and John Goodnough have bravely shared their journey, reminding us all that life is not always a smooth ride, but it’s the bumps in the road that make our character shine brightest.


According to sources, Valerie Bertinelli ended her relationship with Mike Goodnough because friends suspected that he was overly focused on her celebrity status rather than their romantic bond.

For a span of ten months, the former Food Network star (age 64) and the writer (age 55) were in a relationship. However, this week, they declared that their brief romance had come to an end.

Previously, Bertinelli, who crossed paths with Goodnough online, has openly discussed the hardships of maintaining a long-distance relationship.

However, sources informed DailyMail.com that Bertinelli decided to end their relationship due to his apparent fascination with her celebrity status. Friends had expressed worry about this dynamic since their initial encounter.

A source near Bertinelli stated that Valerie entered a deep commitment with a man who, in retrospect, had made comments on one of her social media posts – a warning sign that was overlooked at the time.

The major red flag that caused Valerie Bertinelli, 64, to split from Mike Goodnough, 54, after less than a year

Instead, she got entangled with a follower, rather than someone genuinely interested in knowing the real her.

‘He seemed more captivated by her fame.’

As a devoted admirer, I’m sharing an update: The two-time Golden Globe laureate appears to be managing well following the separation, however, I can’t stress enough the importance of treading carefully in matters of the heart for her future happiness.

‘Before matters escalated, Valerie herself became aware of the situation, and she’s currently coping well,’ they mentioned. ‘It was evident that her friends harbored worries since the beginning. In the future, it would be wise for her to exercise greater care when it comes to her emotions.’

According to another report, the stormy marriage she had with Eddie Van Halen between 1981 and 2007 might have influenced her subsequent relationships.

They commented that her marriage with Eddie Van Halen was extremely challenging, as they were mutually harmful to each other. This experience appears to have influenced her subsequent relationships, creating a recurring pattern in her life.

DailyMail.com has contacted Bertinelli and Goodnough for comment.

According to People’s report on Tuesday, Bertinelli and Goodnough have ended their relationship. A source shared this information with the publication.

The major red flag that caused Valerie Bertinelli, 64, to split from Mike Goodnough, 54, after less than a year

The actress posted several seemingly cryptic posts on Instagram in the weeks leading up to the announcement, some of which alluded to heartbreak.

She posted a TikTok video with the words: ‘What if this existence is the one we longed for… Endure my heart shattering repeatedly. Weep profusely under the shower. Purchase flowers countless times more. Hear a melody so enchanting for the first time or fall in love. What if I vowed to never forget the wonder of being alive.’

She also shared positive affirmations about being ‘good enough.’

The video’s message conveyed: ‘I hope you understand that your heart alone is sufficient, for you possess intelligence, wit, and intrigue in abundance. Your radiance is sufficient, and even those aspects of yourself you find challenging or feel the need to conceal – they are sufficient as well.’

If you prefer staying quiet for long periods without needing to speak, that’s perfectly fine. You don’t have the obligation to talk just to fill the silence. Words aren’t necessary at all times. Be true to yourself and present who you genuinely are, not a version of you that you think others expect. Rest assured, your authentic self is more than enough.

They first connected on Instagram, and as the months progressed into January, they found a sense of familiarity and comfort with each other that grew their relationship.

They went Instagram official in April and hit their first red carpet together two months later.

But in July, the actress opened up about the ‘challenging’ nature of long-distance.

The major red flag that caused Valerie Bertinelli, 64, to split from Mike Goodnough, 54, after less than a year
The major red flag that caused Valerie Bertinelli, 64, to split from Mike Goodnough, 54, after less than a year
The major red flag that caused Valerie Bertinelli, 64, to split from Mike Goodnough, 54, after less than a year

During their brief marriage, they were transparent about the challenges each faced, as she navigated her personal journey towards sobriety while managing their relationship with Bertinelli.

Additionally, she shared with Drew Barrymore during her interview on her program in September that she had experienced a significant negative impact on her mental wellbeing due to menopause.

Bertinelli remarked, “Currently, it’s been eight years since a significant event occurred, yet these past eight years have undoubtedly been the hardest, most trying, and saddest of my entire 64-year journey.

Goodnough also revealed on his Substack that he had been ‘mired in a gloomy funk’ back in June.

The write was Bertinelli’s first partner in the wake of her divorce from Tom Vitale.

She was married to the financial planner from 2011 until 2022.

The major red flag that caused Valerie Bertinelli, 64, to split from Mike Goodnough, 54, after less than a year

In June, she subtly suggested through a post on Instagram that the strained nature of her marriage with Goodnough had stirred up certain sensitive points in their relationship.

She mentioned, “Discovering hidden triggers when entering a new relationship following recovery from a toxic one is quite revealing, isn’t it?” And she agreed with that.

She was previously married to guitarist Van Halen, who died in 2020, aged 65. 

At the tender age of twenty, Bertinelli tied the knot with Van Halen, who was already twenty-seven at the time. However, their relationship was plagued by Van Halen’s substance abuse issues and infidelities.

Earlier this year, she mentioned that their marriage had turned into something lacking the feelings of love, desire, and care. It certainly wasn’t a situation that screamed ‘soulmates’, as far as she was concerned.

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2024-11-06 21:04

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