Travis Barker Reveals the One Marriage Rule with Kourtney Kardashian That Keeps Their Relationship Strong

Kardashian and Barker started dating in January 2021 and officially married on May 15, 2022

Travis Barker is opening up about the one marriage rule he and Kourtney Kardashian Barker have.

In an interview with PEOPLE, the Blink-182 drummer spoke about what keeps his relationship with the Poosh founder going strong.

“We try not to ever fall asleep mad at each other,” says Barker, 50. “[We] try to resolve, even if it’s just like, ‘Hey, I thought you were going to meet me for lunch, and you didn’t text me back right away, so I didn’t know if we were meeting for lunch.’”

He adds, “Even if it’s just as simple as, like, ‘Oh babe, I take accountability. I’m sorry. I didn’t see your text right away.’ Just resolving anything so you don’t go to bed not feeling connected is really important.”

At the same time, Barker notes the significance of taking space when you need it.

After years of friendship, Barker and Kardashian, now 47, started dating and were engaged in 2021. The couple had three weddings: Their Las Vegas nuptials took place in April 2022 without an official marriage license. They later got legally married in Santa Barbara ahead of an extravagant wedding ceremony in Italy on May 22, 2022.

In November 2023, Barker and Kardashian welcomed their first child together, son Rocky Thirteen, just a few months after Kardashian publicly announced her pregnancy at a Blink-182 concert.

Together, the musician and reality star share a blended family of nine.

Kardashian shares sons Reign, 11, Mason, 16, and daughter Penelope, 14, with ex Scott Disick, while Barker shares son Landon, 22, and daughter Alabama, 20, with ex-wife Shanna Moakler. He is also very close with stepdaughter Atiana De La Hoya, the daughter of Moakler and boxing champ Oscar De La Hoya.

Before they were married, Barker told PEOPLE that they were “workout buddies” and good friends.

“It’s one of the main reasons we were so close,” he said. “We would always work out together and run together before we were ever in a relationship. It’s amazing to be with someone that has the same love for wellness.”

Barker’s upcoming documentary Louder Than Fear is set to premiere on Aug. 13 on Hulu and Disney+.

Directed by Justin Krook and Michael Dwyer, the 99-minute film chronicles the star’s journey to fame and his personal battles, including the aftermath of his 2008 private plane crash. It will also feature interviews with people in the music industry and his loved ones.

For more on Travis Barker, pick up the new issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands everywhere Friday.

Via: People