Travis Barker has revealed that he loved Kourtney Kardashian for years before they began dating. The Blink-182 drummer said their close friendship eventually developed into a romantic relationship. Although they shared feelings for each other, neither knew when they would take the next step. Their story later led to marriage and a family together.
Speaking on Billy Corgan’s The Magnificent Others podcast, Barker recalled how friends often thought they would make a great couple. However, the pair were unsure whether their friendship would ever turn romantic. He said they both wanted the relationship to happen but did not know how it would unfold. Once they started dating, their feelings quickly became overwhelming.
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Barker explained that their connection made falling in love feel almost inevitable. He said they both wanted to be together and knew their relationship could become intense. The musician added that they eventually fell deeply in love, just as they had imagined. Their years of friendship had already created a strong emotional bond.
The drummer also shared that his feelings for Kardashian existed long before they became a couple. He often thought about being with her while they remained close friends. Barker recalled a message in which Kardashian asked him to teach her how to date without becoming too attached. That conversation made him consider the possibility of starting a relationship with her.
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Their romance eventually led to marriage in 2022, when the couple celebrated their union through three wedding ceremonies. Barker and Kardashian later welcomed their son, Rocky, in November 2023. Their relationship grew from a long-standing friendship into a family life together. Barker’s latest comments offer a glimpse into the feelings that shaped their love story.