Valerie Bertinelli's Ex-Boyfriend Explains Their 'Complicated Relationship,' Igniting Mixed Reactions

The Hollywood star's former partner opened up about their breakup, calling it the "most painful experience" he had ever endured. Online reactions were harsh, leaving both of them facing unexpected criticism.

Mike Goodnough and actress Valerie Bertinelli ended their relationship several months back. In response to a recent report about tension between them, he shared a detailed message on Instagram addressing the matter.

Goodnough admitted, "Writing this post makes me absolutely miserable But it feels like something I have to do [sic]."

"A couple weeks ago, there was an ado about conflict between Valerie and I that ended up in the press. A post of mine here was the cause of it. I regret having posted it. I wish I hadn't. The issue addressed was real. My post made it worse rather than better," he explained.

Goodnough went on to describe their "complicated relationship." Though they had separated months earlier, he shared that their close communication only stopped recently, making the split feel more recent than it appeared.

The post ignited a flurry of responses from fans. One commenter urged Bertinelli, "Don't take him back, he wants money." Another chimed in, "Eddie VanHalen was probably her one true soulmate. If she's looking for someone like him, she will have a hard time."