‘Still Younger Than Me’: Valerie Bertinelli Shares Heartfelt Birthday Wish For Boyfriend Mike Goodnough

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As a lifestyle expert with decades of observation under my belt, I must say that Valerie Bertinelli‘s relationship with Mike Goodnough is a testament to the fact that age is just a number when it comes to love and compatibility. Bertinelli, at 64, and Goodnough, at 54, have managed to navigate their decade-long age gap with grace, humor, and an undeniable connection that transcends numbers on a calendar.

Valerie Bertinelli, a two-time Golden Globe Award winner, posted a touching message on Instagram for her boyfriend Mike Goodnough as he turned 54. In the post, she shared a heartfelt picture with him and acknowledged their 10-year age gap in their new relationship openly.

On August 17, 2024, Valerie Bertinelli, who is 64 years old, posted a selfie of their celebration on her Instagram. In the picture, she is seen giving Goodnough a kiss on the cheek. The beautiful blue sky can be seen in the background, adding to the perfect quality of the selfie.

Instead, Bertinelli humorously captioned this stunning picture on her boyfriend’s birthday, revealing that Goodnough isn’t particularly fond of backlighting in photos – a stark difference from her own preference.

She playfully teased about their age gap, commenting that because of her liking for dim lighting, their selfie came out well, implying that listening to the wisdom of elders is beneficial. The actress from Hot in Cleveland humorously emphasized that despite Goodnough growing another year older, he would forever remain younger than her.

In a different phrasing, Bertinelli said: “When it comes to Mike, there are several things, but one thing that stands out is his dislike for backlighting. However, I find backlighting quite stunning. As this photo taken by him demonstrates… Backlighting has its advantages and it’s a good idea to heed the advice of the experienced. Happy Birthday Mike ♥️ You might be another year older, but you’re still younger in experience compared to me.”

For the first time since they started dating in January, Bertinetti celebrated Goodnough’s birthday, marking a significant milestone in their relationship. At first, Bertinetti was hesitant about her new romance and kept her boyfriend secret, but she did admit to feeling an immediate connection with Goodnough and sharing an extraordinary level of comfort with him, without disclosing her feelings openly.

The actress had shared that she finds herself in a whirlwind of feelings since she thought she’d never fall in love again. Despite it starting out as a strictly platonic relationship, there was something about him that resonated deeply, giving the sense of familiarity. It’s surprising how comfortable she feels. It all just seems so right to her. (Previously stated in her conversation with PEOPLE)

In April, the pair started appearing together in public and have consistently spoken about each other during their interviews since then. Later, they walked their first red carpet event together at the Daytime Emmys. Additionally, Goodnough has been quite open about his new relationship, often mentioning Valerie in his Instagram posts.

It appears that despite a gap of ten years between them, Valerie Bertinelli and Mike Goodnough seem unfazed and their relationship continues to grow stronger.

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2024-08-18 16:54