Kourtney Kardashian started dating Travis Barker as she’s ready for ‘a more nature guy’

Kourtney Kardashian embarked on a romantic relationship with new beau Travis Barker because she was ‘ready for a relationship with a more mature guy’.

The 41-year-old reality star and rocker Travis, 45, went public with their relationship on Valentine’s Day, after enjoying several years as close friends.

And a source has told People that the mother-of-three found the Blink-182 rocker particularly appealing because of his maturity and their children’s relationships.

A fine romance: Kourtney Kardashian embarked on a romantic relationship with new beau Travis Barker because she was ‘ready for a relationship with a more mature guy’

Travis shares daughter Alabama, 15, and son Landon, 17, with ex-wife Shanna Moakler, while Kourtney is mother to daughter Penelope, eight, and sons Mason, 11, and Reign, six, with ex partner Scott Disick. 

The source said: ‘Kourtney and Travis have a long, long history and years of friendship. They’ve felt like family for years, and she’s really close with Alabama, who’s just a cool rock star kid.’ 

‘[Travis is] a super smooth guy and women love him, but he’s not a player. He’s really, really nice, chill and is an adult.

‘Kourtney is at a place in her life now where she’s ready for a relationship with a more mature guy,” the source says. “Her sisters love him.’

Close friends: The 41-year-old reality star and rocker Travis Barker, 45, went public with their relationship on Valentine's Day, after enjoying several years as close friends

Close friends: The 41-year-old reality star and rocker Travis Barker, 45, went public with their relationship on Valentine’s Day, after enjoying several years as close friends

On Wednesday, Travis appeared on The Drew Barrymore Show, and during their chat he gushed about his relationship with the raven-haired beauty.

The drummer discussed the adorable love letter she recently gave him, along with what it’s like dating someone else who has kids.

‘Up until now I would date girls that didn’t have kids and I find it kind of hard because I think they would have trouble understanding, like, “Well, why don’t you want to go to dinner every night with me?” or “Why don’t you want to see me every night?”‘ Travis explained. 

‘Now I am spending time with a woman who is a great mom, who is a great friend, and you don’t have to worry about any of those things. It just comes naturally, it’s like a maturity thing.’

Blossoming love: A source has told People that the mother-of-three found the Blink-182 rocker particularly appealing because of his maturity and their children's relationships

Blossoming love: A source has told People that the mother-of-three found the Blink-182 rocker particularly appealing because of his maturity and their children’s relationships 

Further showing his romantic side, Travis also talked about the idea of absence making the heart grow fonder with Drew.

‘I also really like missing someone and cherishing the time I spend with them instead of every day being with them,’ he shared. ‘Especially in the beginning of the relationship, I think missing someone is so important.’

And as for Kourtney’s poetic love letter to her man – which read ‘To lots of fun adventures, may we destroy each other completely’ – Drew had her own thoughts.

‘I was like, “Oh, that’s so hot,”‘ shared the actress-turned-daytime host. ‘I think my love note might be, “Can we get to bed early and like watch a movie?”‘

'Great mom':  Last week, Travis Barker appeared on The Drew Barrymore Show, and during their chat he gushed about his relationship with Kourtney

‘Great mom’:  Last week, Travis Barker appeared on The Drew Barrymore Show, and during their chat he gushed about his relationship with Kourtney

Laughing, Travis responded, ‘Yeah, I would prefer the opposite, I would prefer to kind of go in a blaze of glory and ball of flames.’ 

Travis and the eldest Kardashian sister have been friends for quite some time, before the pair reportedly took things to the next level romantically over quarantine. 

The pair went public with the relationship just after Valentine’s Day last month, sharing a snapshot of just their hands entwined.

And Hollywood Life reports that it was in fact Barker that made the first ‘move’ in taking things to the next level.

‘He just finally made a move and that’s how things went to the next level. He couldn’t hide it anymore.’ a source told the outlet, before noting: ‘She’s had a thing for him too, but wanted to respect everyone’s boundaries, like with their exes.’ 

Going public: The pair went public with the relationship just after Valentine’s Day last month, sharing a snapshot of just their hands entwined

Going public: The pair went public with the relationship just after Valentine’s Day last month, sharing a snapshot of just their hands entwined