Taylor Swift described her ideal man, coincidentally resembling her current partner, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce in a resurfaced 2009 interview.
Stressing the importance of confidence and a partner with their own voice, she envisioned a long-distance relationship involving flying. Swift’s present romance with Kelce mirrors these aspects, with the couple managing a bi-coastal relationship.
Kelce openly embraces their relationship amid media scrutiny, and sources indicate he takes the lead in planning romantic getaways. Additionally, Kelce revealed mutual connections facilitated their introduction, with Swift later contacting him directly.
Taylor Swift Shares The Qualities She Wants In A Partner In Resurfaced Interview
In a rediscovered interview from 2009 with Glamour, Swift shared her ideal man, remarkably similar to current Beau, Kansas City Chiefs star Kelce.
In the interview, the 12-times Grammy winner emphasized the importance of “confidence,” in her partner expressing: “I wouldn’t want to be with a pushover who would let me make all the plans and have all the control.”
She added, “It’s really natural for me to go into planning mode, but I’d rather be with someone who has his own voice and passion and ambition.”
The “Out of the Woods” singer also envisioned a long-distance relationship involving “flying to see him and flying him places to see [her].”
Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce’s Bi-Coastal Love
Swift seemed to have manifested her love life as since confirming her romance with Kelce, both have navigated a bi-coastal relationship, splitting time between Kelce’s new $6 million Missouri mansion for added privacy and the singer’s residence in New York City.
The high-profile couple has been spotted supporting each other at various events, with the “Blank Space” hitmaker attending Kelce’s NFL games, including matchups against the New England Patriots in Massachusetts and the Green Bay Packers in Wisconsin.
In a grand gesture, Kelce also traveled thousands of miles to witness Swift’s sold-out Eras Tour show in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in November 2023.
Travis Kelce Reportedly Wants To Take The Pop Star ‘On Romantic Getaways’
Kelce also exudes confidence, consistently lauding Swift and openly embracing their relationship amid heightened media attention.
Following Swift’s public support at the Chiefs’ Sept. 24 game against the Chicago Bears, the Kansas tight end commended her on his podcast, “New Heights,” praising her for being so “ballsy” and complimenting her appearance.
He also shared the positive feedback from friends and family in the suite, stating: “I just thought it was awesome how everyone in the suite had nothing but great things to say about her — the friends and family.” Additionally, the athlete playfully embraced Swift’s joke that she put him “on the map” after revealing their romance.
According to sources who spoke to the US Sun, Kelce reportedly takes the initiative in their relationship. The insiders revealed that the “Kansas City” star has arranged luxurious accommodations and upscale dining venues in France and Italy for Swift’s upcoming European tour.
“He wants to take her on romantic getaways to have her relax and go discover those nice cities and European romantic places together,” the insider revealed, per Page Six.
Swift herself praised Kelce’s initial pursuit, recalling the charming moment when he playfully put her “on blast” on his podcast, which she found endearing and “metal as hell.”
Travis Kelce Reflects On His First Connection To Taylor Swift
Back in July 2023, Kelce disclosed his initial attempt to connect with Swift during her Eras Tour stop in Kansas City.
Expressing his disappointment about her limited post-show interactions, the Super Bowl champion stated on his podcast, “I was disappointed that she doesn’t talk before or after her shows because she has to save her voice for the 44 songs that she sings.”
In a recent interview for WSJ Magazine, the NFL player revealed that mutual connections played a role in introducing them. “There were definitely people she knew that knew who I was, in her corner [who said]: Yo! Did you know he was coming? I had somebody playing Cupid,” he shared.
He added that Swift herself reached out to him later and told him “exactly what was going on and how [he] got lucky enough to get her to reach out.”