As the Kansas City Chiefs gear up for their highly anticipated home opener on September 5th, star tight end Travis Kelce took a brief break from his rigorous practice schedule to spend Sunday night with friends in Kansas.

Notably absent from the gathering was his girlfriend, pop sensation Taylor Swift, who has been away on tour. Kelce, 34, appeared to miss Swift during the evening, with onlookers noting that he seemed a bit down without her by his side.

The couple, who have been dating for nearly a year, last spent time together at Swift’s Rhode Island mansion the previous weekend.

The pair hosted a pool party with several celebrity friends, enjoying a few days of relaxation before Kelce had to return to Kansas City early Monday morning. Since then, he has been deeply immersed in practice with his teammates, preparing for the upcoming NFL season.

Despite their busy schedules and the physical distance between them, Kelce and Swift have been making a concerted effort to maintain their relationship. Insiders recently revealed details about how the couple is navigating long-distance dating, especially with the NFL season just days away.

Now that Swift is on tour, the couple finds themselves on the same continent and time zone for the first time in months. However, the demands of their respective careers have kept them apart. To bridge the gap, Kelce and Swift have turned to technology, transforming regular Zoom calls into virtual dates.

“They’ve been working hard to make long-distance dating work,” a source close to the couple shared. “Even though they can’t be together in person, they’ve found ways to keep the romance alive.”

According to an insider, Kelce and Swift have made a routine out of their Zoom calls, treating them like real dates. “They set up Zoom and lie in bed talking and catching up on everything that happened during the day,” the source explained. “They’ll have dinner together over the video call and treat it like a date.”

In an effort to maintain a sense of normalcy, the couple even watches movies together during their calls. “They’ll start a movie and then fall asleep while it’s still going on, so they can wake up together,” the insider added.

As both Kelce and Swift continue to navigate their high-profile careers, their dedication to each other remains strong. With the NFL season kicking off and Swift’s tour in full swing, the couple is finding new ways to stay connected, proving that distance is no match for their growing bond. Fans of both the Chiefs and Swift will be eagerly watching to see how the couple balances their personal lives with their professional commitments in the months ahead.