Taylor Swift is explaining how her relationship with fiancé Travis Kelce differs from those of her past.

In a recent episode of her docuseries The End of an Era, Swift reflected on how her romance with Kelce was a major shift from previous relationships, especially in regards to touring, per People.

"Relationships on tour has always been something I've really struggled with because it's always felt like the tour was taking away from the relationship," she said. "Somehow, I was not able to do both and feel like I was nurturing both at the same time, even though I would try and try and try and try."

The Life of a Showgirl singer said there was a "dynamic shift" when she began dating Kelce as his own career with the Kansas City Chiefs keeps him in a similar spotlight. The couple previously joked about "basically [having] the same job" in an emotional phone call featured in the doc.

"We both have jobs where we go out in NFL stadiums, and we entertain people for three and a half hours," she added. "His with considerably more violence than mine — but he's not in heels. But it's our passion. We've been chasing this since we were little kids."

Swift noted that the passion they each have for what they do gave them a shared connection that just felt right, adding that she and her beau "love cheering each other on."

"I don't think I ever thought I'd meet a guy who had that same trajectory," she said. "And I've realized that with this person in my life, that this was the right fit for me. You can have the two passions coexist, and they actually fuel each other."

Swift and Kelce announced their engagement in August 2025 after two years of dating. The End of an Era, a six-part docuseries on Disney+ giving fans a look behind the scenes of Swift's Eras Tour, also everyone in on who is really responsible for bringing the superstar couple together.

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