Taylor’s getting hitched! The lucky guy? None other than one Travis Kelce, prenup be damned. As the Swiftie world processes this era-defining engagement, you, the non-Swiftie partner, might be thinking: “Okay, but why does this feel like it’s happening to us, too?”

Relax. You don’t need to decode Easter eggs or memorize the Kelce family tree. Sometimes, just knowing how to show up is enough. Here are 8 ways you can support your Swiftie partner during this emotional rollercoaster.

8. Pretend you saw it coming

Act like you had insider knowledge: “Yeah, I definitely saw this building during the Eras Tour.” Even if you didn’t, you’ll earn instant credibility. Just avoid leaning into it too much. A one-of is impressive. A whole bit feels, well, performative.

7. Accept that every life event will now be categorized as a “Taylor Era”

Moving apartments? That’s your Red era. New haircut? Reputation era. Got a cat? 1989 era. Resist the urge to say “Isn’t this just…life?”

Just don’t. It’s not worth it. You don’t want to look at what you made them do.

6. Offer tissues without asking why

Some Swifties are ecstatic. Others feel like they’ve just been broken up with. Some are both at the same time. Don’t ask “Why are you crying?” Just pass the tissues and maybe a cupcake.

5. Curate Taylor-adjacent playlists

Phoebe Bridgers, Olivia Rodrigo, Carly Rae Jepsen, Rebecca Black. Okay, maybe not that last one, but the rest are all good training wheels for the inevitable Taylor binge sessions. It’s like emotional cross-training.

4. Don’t say “it’s just an engagement”

Please, for your own safety. For Swifties, this is more than celebrity news. This is modern mythology. Treat it like the royal engagement it is.

3. Expect trivia bombs

“Did you know Travis has more Super Bowl rings than Taylor has Grammys?” Okay, that’s not true, but you get the idea. Smile, nod, say “That’s amazing.” You’re not there to fact-check, you’re there to listen.

2. Prepare for random emotional ambushes

You might be in the middle of dinner when your partner suddenly whispers, “Can you believe she’s finally happy?” Your job isn’t to analyze. Your job is to nod, squeeze their hand, and resist the urge to say “Who are we talking about again?”

1. Accept that Taylor is now in your relationship

She’s not the third wheel. She never was. In fact, she’s family now, whether you like it or not. The metaphors, the lyrics, the emotional soundtracks: they’re here to stay.

At the end of the day, supporting your Swiftie partner doesn’t mean becoming a fan overnight. It means understanding that for them, Taylor’s engagement is more than pop culture: it’s downright personal. And if you can cheer with them in this chapter, that’s your very own love story.

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