Travis Barker Reveals the Relationship Rule He and Kourtney Kardashian Live By

Travis Barker has revealed the simple relationship rule he and Kourtney Kardashian Barker follow in their marriage: they do not go to bed angry.

The Blink-182 drummer opened up about the couple’s approach to marriage while discussing his new documentary, Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear. Barker said the rule is one they have maintained throughout their relationship, offering a rare glimpse into how they handle disagreements behind closed doors.

“We never go to bed angry,” Barker said.

It is a straightforward rule, but one that says plenty about how the couple approach conflict. Instead of allowing an argument to linger without acknowledgement, Barker and Kardashian make a point of addressing what is wrong before ending the day.

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The couple have been together since 2021, after years of friendship and knowing each other. They married in 2022, first holding a private ceremony in Santa Barbara before celebrating with a larger wedding in Portofino, Italy. In November 2023, they welcomed their first child together, son Rocky Thirteen.

Their relationship also brought together their existing families. Barker has two children, Landon and Alabama, with his former wife Shanna Moakler, as well as stepdaughter Atiana De La Hoya. Kardashian shares three children, Mason, Penelope and Reign, with her former partner Scott Disick.

That makes communication particularly important for a couple managing a busy family life alongside demanding careers. Barker is regularly on tour with Blink-182, while Kardashian runs her businesses and continues to appear on television and social media.

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The pair have also experienced difficult moments together. Kardashian previously spoke publicly about the miscarriage she experienced during their fertility treatment, while Barker was by her side during the pregnancy that eventually led to the birth of Rocky.

Their relationship has often played out in front of an audience, from their early romance to their wedding celebrations and family life. But Barker’s latest comments offer a glimpse at a less visible part of their marriage: how they deal with disagreements when there is no camera around.

The rule also fits with the way Barker has spoken about the relationship in the past. Rather than presenting marriage as free of conflict, his comments suggest that disagreements are expected and that what matters is how the couple deal with them.

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Barker’s documentary, Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear, looks at his life and career, including the 2008 plane crash that left him with serious injuries and the years of recovery that followed. Kardashian features in the film alongside people close to the drummer.

For Barker and Kardashian, the marriage rule itself is uncomplicated. Arguments may happen, but they do not want anger to be the last thing between them at the end of the day.