Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker just make sense together. They made sense from the word go. They’re close in age (he’s 45, she’s 42), they’ve known each other for two decades, they’re both single parents, they’re both former reality-show stars and they both have problematic exes. They seem incredibly happy together. In fact, this is the happiest Kourtney has ever seemed. So their engagement just feels good and unproblematic from a gossip perspective. Someone – Kris Jenner, let’s be real – decided to add some sugary quotes to People Magazine’s coverage of Kravis’s engagement & future. Some highlights:
He treats her like a princess: After nearly a year of dating, the Blink-182 drummer, 45, and the reality star, 42, got engaged on Oct. 17 at the beachfront Rosewood Miramar resort in Montecito, Calif. — and a family source tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue, on newsstands Friday, that it was a long time coming. “The question was never if they would get engaged, it was more like when,” says the source. “Travis just adores Kourtney. He treats her like a princess and is a great guy.”
The proposal & ring: At sunset Barker led Kardashian down to a heart-shaped red rose arrangement on the beach, where he popped the question with an oval-shaped diamond ring he designed with celebrity jeweler Lorraine Schwartz. “Travis was nervous, but Kourtney didn’t hesitate for a second before she said yes,” says the source. Adds an onlooker: “Kourtney did not stop smiling.”
Travis told her family beforehand: “Everyone was great at keeping it secret,” says the source, who adds that the celebration was filmed for the Kardashians’ upcoming Hulu show. “Kourtney’s family loves Travis.” After the proposal, Kardashian’s mom, Kris Jenner, and sisters Kim, Khloé, Kendall and Kylie joined them at the hotel for a dinner, which was also attended by Barker’s daughter Alabama, 15, son Landon, 18, and stepdaughter Atiana De La Hoya, 22 (whom he shares with ex Shanna Moakler). “It was a beautiful celebration,” says the source. “Everyone is very happy for them.”
Kourtney feels appreciated: “Travis gives Kourtney a lot of credit,” says the source. “Kourtney feels this is such a special relationship. She feels appreciated.”
Kourtney wants another baby: As she looks to the future, Kardashian “can’t wait to marry Travis,” says the source. “She would also love to have a baby with him.” Still, her kids will remain “her priority,” the source adds. “They are the most special to her.”
I wondered if she would even want to have another child, so that’s interesting. It’s clear that they adore each other and I honestly would not be surprised if they try to get pregnant right away. Even though they’re having fun and all of that, she is 42. As for the “he treats her like a princess” stuff – it’s true. I think he does. He acts like he’s with the hottest woman he’s ever met and he’s obsessed with her. She loves that (who wouldn’t). And yes, he appreciates her too. And that’s even better.
Also, I haven’t mentioned this before but I LOVE Kourtney’s little bob. It looks soooo good.
Photos courtesy of Backgrid, Instagram.
I mean she is gorgeous. Her surgery doesn’t enter the room before she does like 3 of her 4 sisters. But yeah if they’re gonna have a baby better get started on it. (I initially came to say ugh at the princess thing. I hate unrealistic standards and most men would fail if that’s what was demanded of them, but whatever they’re old enough to have fun and know how reality works too).
All of this.
Kourtney’s mostly left her face and body alone and looks the same as she did when the show started, just at age 40. She also went to therapy and quit that god awful show so she’ll always be the “best” Kardashian to me.
I’m also fine with her and Travis. They seem good for each other and supportive and not at all like either of their toxic thirsty exes.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE a man who treats a stepchild like she is his own child. It speaks volumes of his character.
Agreed. She seems to have a better relationship with her step Dad than she has with either of her biological parents.
One of the things I have always liked about Travis is that he never wrote off Atiana after he and Shanna divorced and she is still part of the family events and news. It shows character.
It is amazing how easy some parents forget about step children.
If I was 42, had three kids, finally found the love of my life to marry the LAST thing on my agenda would be having a baby.
I guess they have tons of help. That’s just so much offspring though….
That’s their family norm and they all seem into it. Chris and Kaitlyn had bio kids, joined families and then had Kylie and Kendall together so I think that sets the idea in her head to have a baby with him.
Here to say I’m happy for the least annoying member of that family.
I really like her hair too. Very cute.
They do seem genuinely happy .
Do they have 6 kids between them? That’s a big brood.
I trust Courtney – she never would have said yes if she didn’t think it was everything. I’m happy for both of them.
This is literally like the story of my husband and I, and they remind me of us! Both of us were single parents with toxic exes (actually, we met shortly after we became single parents). My husband treats me like the same way—like I’m the hottest woman in the world. Always gives me credit and tells me how beautiful I am every chance he gets. I’m happy for Kourtney and Travis! Hope Khloe finds the same kind of love.