"Never go to bed angry": Travis Barker shares marriage rule with Kourtney Kardashian
Washington DC, August 13
Musician Travis Barker has revealed that he and his wife Kourtney Kardashian follow a relationship rule of resolving disagreements before going to bed, saying they "try not to ever fall asleep mad at each other," according to E! News.
Barker, who married Kardashian in 2022, said the couple makes an effort to address even minor misunderstandings so they do not end the day feeling disconnected.
"We try not to ever fall asleep mad at each other," Barker shared in a People interview published Aug. 12. "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,'" according to E! News.
The 50-year-old continued, "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."
Barker said his relationship with Kardashian, with whom he shares two-year-old son Rocky Barker, has played an important role in helping him overcome some of his deepest traumas, including surviving a 2008 plane crash that killed four people.
"My wife gave me so much hope to where I ended up flying again," Barker told E! News in June. "It's just insane," according to E! News.
He added, "The power of love is amazing."
Barker, who is also father to Landon Barker, 22, and Alabama Barker, 20, with ex-wife Shanna Moakler, and stepfather to Moakler's daughter Atiana de la Hoya, 27, also credited his children for supporting him as he worked to overcome his fears, according to E! News.
"My kids were my strength from the time they existed," he said.
Barker's family has since expanded to include Kardashian's three children with ex-husband Scott Disick -- Mason Disick, 16, Penelope Disick, 14, and Reign Disick, 11.
Kardashian, 47, previously praised Barker as a father in a 2022 episode of her reality show.
"Travis is so passionate about life," Kardashian said. "He is a really amazing father. I love that because we have all known each other for 10 years and all of the kids have had so many memories with each other--it just feels so good to continue to have the best time together," according to E! News.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The fact that he survived a plane crash and then married into the Kardashian family... that's some serious healing journey. Also, their blended family setup seems genuinely loving. Kids from different relationships all growing up together, that's beautiful.
"Never go to bed angry" - good advice in theory, but in reality, sometimes you need space to process before talking. My husband and I tried this once and ended up fighting till 3 AM! 😅 But I respect their commitment to communication.
It's inspiring how Travis turned his trauma into strength. The plane crash survivor story combined with his love for Kourtney and his kids - that's a powerful redemption arc. Also love how they're blending families so well. Not easy with that many kids involved!
Honestly, this is the kind of advice Indian couples need too. We tend to suppress emotions for the sake of "family harmony" and then it explodes later. Resolving small misunderstandings daily is actually very practical. More power to them!
While I respect their relationship advice, I do wonder how realistic this is with such busy, high-profile lives. But hey, if it works for them, who am I to judge? Also, props to Travis for being so open about his mental health journey.
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