Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are putting their relationship first even as both face demanding schedules. The update came after the Kansas City Chiefs were knocked out of the playoff race on Sunday, December 15, in Kansas City, Missouri. The Chiefs lost 16–13 to the Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium. The loss also sparked talk about Travis Kelce’s future in the NFL. A new report now explains how the couple is handling this phase together.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce support each other despite packed schedules
An unnamed source spoke to People on Tuesday, December 17, about how Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce manage their relationship. The source said both understand the pressure that comes with their careers.
Taylor Swift is on a global music schedule, while Travis Kelce plays one of the toughest positions in the NFL. “They understand the demands that come with what they each do,” the source said via People.
“Whenever they can, they make time to be together and really value that alone time.” The source also shared that Travis Kelce values his time with Taylor Swift, especially during a tough season for the Chiefs.
Kansas City struggled with close losses and injuries throughout the year. Because of that, some fans began to wonder if the 35-year-old tight end might think about retirement.
The report made it clear that Taylor Swift is not pushing Travis Kelce toward any decision. An insider told the Daily Mail back in September that Swift wants Kelce to choose his own path.
“She is not forcing his hand in any way and wants him to make his own decision,” the insider said. The source added that Swift does not want to control his career choices.
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Taylor Swift’s recent appearances and personal comments
Taylor Swift was present at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday during the Chiefs’ loss to the Chargers. She watched the game from a VIP suite alongside members of the Kelce family. During the game, she spent time with Travis Kelce’s nieces, according to reports from fans inside the stadium.
Earlier last week, Taylor Swift also opened up about her personal life during an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, which aired Thursday night in New York City. She spoke about major moments in her life and how grateful she feels.
“Getting engaged to the love of my life, getting all my music back, those are two things that never could’ve happened,” Swift said on the show. “They could have just never happened, and I’m so grateful for both.”
Her comments added to public interest around her relationship with Travis Kelce, especially as he faces questions about his NFL future after the Chiefs’ early exit.
