Kourtney KARDASHIAN's Abusive Relationship REVEALED! Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are one of Hollywood’s most talked-about couples—but not always for positive reasons. While their whirlwind romance, wedding, and new baby made headlines, online criticism has grown. Some fans question whether Travis is controlling or isolating Kourtney from her family. The latest controversy came from a 5K race shown on The Kardashians. Travis wanted Kourtney to run with him. She clearly said she didn’t want to—she was tired, had only trained in short intervals, and was there to support him. Travis insisted she could do it and ended the conversation with, “I’ll see you out there.” During the race, he held her hand tightly and kept his pace, even though she had just had a baby and admitted in a confessional that she didn’t want to run and felt she had nothing to prove. Viewers saw this as dismissing her boundaries. That incident added to broader concerns. Since dating Travis, Kourtney’s image has shifted dramatically—from polished California chic to full punk-rock aesthetic. Her social media changed too, with constant PDA and moments that many found over-the-top. Friendships appeared to fade, and she seemed fully immersed in Travis’s world—his music, style, and lifestyle. Her relationship with her sisters has also worsened. Tensions have existed for years, but recently escalated. Khloé admitted she feels like she’s “walking on eggshells” around Kourtney. In one moment, Kourtney blocked Khloé in a group chat, unaware Khloé could still see her messages criticizing her. When they confronted each other, Khloé said it felt like Kourtney and Travis had formed a separate family unit. Kourtney didn’t deny the distance—she said she’s felt misunderstood for years and now prioritizes her blended family. She even skipped family events, which reportedly upset Kris Jenner. Critics also point to Travis’s past. Some claim he behaved similarly in previous relationships—molding partners into a “rockstar girlfriend” image. Old admissions that he once had feelings for Kim Kardashian have fueled speculation that he originally wanted Kim and “settled” for Kourtney. Viral posts compare Kourtney before and after Travis, calling the relationship “dark.” But there’s another perspective. Kourtney has long expressed unhappiness with reality TV and tension within her family. For years, viewers wondered why she didn’t just leave the show. She’s said repeatedly she felt disconnected and mistreated. Maybe Travis didn’t create the divide—maybe he gave her a way out. Instead of being controlled, perhaps Kourtney chose a new identity to escape the Kardashian brand. Travis offered a separate world, with his own career and lifestyle. The dramatic shift in style and public affection may reflect freedom rather than manipulation. Since having their baby, she appears calmer—less focused on the rockstar persona and more in “mom mode.” She films because it’s her job, but seems emotionally detached. So is Travis toxic and controlling? The 5K moment showed concerning behavior—pushing past her stated limits isn’t okay. But Kourtney is an adult making her own decisions. She’s choosing distance from her family and choosing this relationship. Maybe the truth lies somewhere in between. The real question isn’t just whether Travis is controlling Kourtney—it’s whether she’s finally living the life she wants, or simply traded one form of pressure for another.
