The pair have been dating each other since August 2023.

Rumors surrounding an engagement between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have reached a fever pitch, but those close to the couple suggest the delay is rooted in more than scheduling conflicts as the Kansas City Chiefs‘ star holds off.

Despite dating publicly since October 2023 and maintaining a highly visible and passionate relationship, the pair remain unengaged which is ultimately leaving fans and media speculating on what’s holding the NFL star back.

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The 35-year-old tight end prepares for another football season whilst the popstar is currently catching her breath following her astonishing Eras Tour effort, and their vanishing from the public eye in recent months has actually sparked fears things could be rocky between them.

However, sources confirm that the couple remains together and committed so why is their no big proposal from the athlete to his adoring girlfriend just yet, as they enjoyed a rarely-aligned gap in their schedules?

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“Travis wants this to be perfect, like something from a Nicholas Sparks movie,” a source close to the couple told RadarOnline.com. “He knows Taylor‘s experienced some iconic moments in her life, and he’s determined to create something even more unforgettable.

“But the pressure is real-not just from Taylor, but from her fans and the media. Everyone’s watching, everyone’s speculating. It’s enough to make anyone freeze.”

Behind the delay: Drama gets in the way of true love

The three-time Super Bowl champion is pushing on when it comes to preparing to ask the question and the NFL star has already commissioned a custom engagement ring with the help of a private jeweler.

Involving some of Swift‘s inner circle for input, he is reportedly planning a proposal for summer-before the NFL season resumes in September with a trip to Brazil to take on the Los Angeles Chargers.

This would coincide with Swift‘s current break from performing, providing a rare window for an intimate moment away from public scrutiny. Yet, it could just as easily not happen thanks to drama away from their own relationship.

According to those close to the singer, Taylor has been emotionally affected by a troubling legal battle involving her close friend, actress Blake Lively, who is currently involved in a contentious lawsuit with her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni.

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Lively, married to Ryan Reynolds, has filed a $400 million defamation suit following allegations of sexual misconduct and Swift has reportedly been subpoenaed and may be required to provide personal communications as part of the legal proceedings.

Kelce, ever conscious of Swift’s wellbeing, appears to be weighing the situation carefully as the couple continues to navigate fame, family, and personal challenges-while the world watches and waits for the moment Taylor finally is asked to marry someone.