Valerie Bertinelli, the 64-year-old Food Network alum, recently took to social media to share her journey of healing and newfound love with boyfriend Mike Goodnough. Following a toxic relationship and divorce from Tom Vitale, Bertinelli expressed her struggles with trust and vulnerability in her current relationship.
In her candid post, Bertinelli acknowledged that her healing journey began in late 2022 and that being in a new relationship has brought up triggers from past failed romances. She admitted that learning to trust again after having that trust destroyed is no easy feat. Bertinelli highlighted the importance of being vulnerable and authentic while battling the demons that want to protect her from being emotionally exposed.
Despite her struggles, Bertinelli praised Goodnough for his kindness, thoughtfulness, and overall positive impact on her life. She described him as the most thoughtful, kind, gentle, intelligent, funny, and grateful man she has ever met. Bertinelli shared that Goodnough is worth fighting her demons for, emphasizing the significance of his presence in her life.
Bertinelli finalized her divorce from Vitale in November 2022 after a decade of marriage. Prior to Vitale, Bertinelli was married to the late Eddie Van Halen, with whom she shares a son named Wolfgang. She met Vitale in 2004 and got engaged in 2010, ultimately tying the knot in 2011. However, the couple’s relationship came to an end in 2021, leading Bertinelli on a path of self-discovery and healing.
As Bertinelli navigates the complexities of trust, vulnerability, and love in her new relationship with Goodnough, she serves as an inspiration to many who have experienced similar struggles. Her openness about her journey of healing and growth allows others to see the beauty in taking a chance on love again after facing adversity in the past. Valerie Bertinelli’s story reminds us that healing is a process, but it is possible to find love and happiness once more.
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