Travis Kelce reached a major milestone during the Kansas City Chiefs’ victory over the Carolina Panthers, climbing to third place on the NFL’s all-time list for receiving yards by tight ends.

While Kelce’s historic achievement was met with excitement, one important person was missing from the stands—his girlfriend, Taylor Swift.

Swift, who had just wrapped up her final shows in Toronto as part of her Eras Tour, opted not to travel to North Carolina for the game, despite being on a two-week break before her next performance in Vancouver on December 6th.

This marked the second consecutive game that Swift was unable to attend, as she had also missed the Chiefs’ loss to the Buffalo Bills the previous weekend. However, while she wasn’t physically there to witness Kelce’s milestone, Taylor showed her support in a heartfelt way afterward.

After the Chiefs’ 30-27 win over the Panthers, Travis Kelce took to Instagram to share his excitement about his achievement. Swift quickly responded to her boyfriend’s post, leaving a heart emoji as her public congratulations. It was a sweet, simple gesture that reflected her ongoing support for Kelce and his accomplishments on and off the field.

An insider close to Swift revealed that her relationship with the Kansas City Chiefs’ star has had a positive impact on her life, helping her embrace a more relaxed and confident version of herself. According to the source, Kelce’s easygoing and fun-loving attitude has been a major influence on the 34-year-old pop superstar, helping her let go of insecurities and fears of criticism. The couple’s bond has strengthened Swift’s confidence, and she’s been more comfortable embracing her true self as a result.

“Travis has passed on his joyful, carefree energy to Taylor,” the source shared with Life & Style. “She’s becoming more confident and fearless. She’s always been strong, but this relationship has helped her let go of some of the insecurities that come with fame and growing older.”

The couple, who have been dating for around 14 months, continue to grow closer, with rumors swirling about a possible engagement. While speculation about their future together remains, Swift’s family and friends are happy to see her so at ease in her relationship with the three-time Super Bowl champion.

“Taylor doesn’t seem as concerned with what others think anymore,” the insider continued. “It’s refreshing for everyone to see her so relaxed and authentic. She’s embraced Travis’ unfiltered personality and is letting loose herself more than ever. She’s really letting herself be herself.”

For the first time in her life, Taylor Swift has a partner who is open and unapologetic about showing his love and support for her. As their relationship continues to grow, it’s clear that both Kelce and Swift have found something special in each other, with their bond only becoming stronger as they navigate their busy lives together.