Swiftie boyfriends face proposal pressure: ‘Taylor and Travis put you on the clock’ | Taylor Swift

COlleen O’Connor knows that it seems strange, but she thinks of Taylor Swift as ani. The pop singer is 35 years old; O’Connor, who works in public relations and lives in Long Island, New York, has only one year less. “I have been a fan since the first day, in high school, and she is there through all the sentences and the journey of my life,” said O’Connor.

So when Swift announced his commitment to the NFL star, Travis Kelce, last week, O’Connor reacted like many thirty -year -old women when they learn that a girlfriend obtained a ring. First of all, she shouted so hard that her boyfriend thought someone died. Then she wondered aloud: “When will it happen to us?”

“It would be fun to be engaged with her at the same time,” said O’Connor. “I showed my boyfriend photos of the ring and saying how unique is. It’s not my style, but we are talking about what I would like. “

O’Connor is not the only one. SWIFT’s Instagram announcement – a photo in which she and Kelce kiss in front of an elaborate floral arrangement – ratified more than 1 m likes in less than 10 minutes; It is now up to 36 m. “We needed it,” read an editorial of Vogue. Jennifer Weiner, columnist and author of Chick Lit, agreed: “Maybe love always wins.”

On social networks, fans have spoken of the news with parasocial investment. A poem causing teeth widely shared in the wake of the news is read:

The day
Taylor Swift
got engaged,

Little girls have shouted,
Adult women cried,

And the clumsy child
We all wear inside

finally felt
selected.

A big day for little girls and adult women maybe, but D-Day for people who go out with Swifies. “How can I tell my boyfriend that he must offer as soon as possible so that I can be engaged at the same time as Taylor Swift without seeming crazy,” tweeted a fan. “When I have been with my boyfriend for longer than Taylor Swift was with Travis Kelce, but they are engaged? We have literally a child, I am heated,” wrote another.

On Tiktok, Boyfriends of Swifies has published informative videos on his career and history to help each other to follow the excitement of their partner. “It’s time to get the ring because Taylor and Travis have put you on the stopwatch,” said an actor on the application. “Has my boyfriend showed this,” said a follower. “Me and my boyfriend have been together for 7 years … When he goes home, I will start an argument and show him the ring of Taylor,” wrote another.

O’Connor’s boyfriend also feels semi-series pressure. “Whenever I say something about Taylor and his marriage, he rides his eyes and said,” I know, I know, “she said.

Elisabeth Kramer, a wedding coordinator based in Portland, Oregon, said that it was too early to say how the wedding of Swift – who has no date – will affect the industry. But it bances on certain trends emerging. “I really see that it is part of the conversation for my 2026 clients,” said Kramer. “Everything she chooses to wear will set a huge tone for the next two years.”

Swift’s commitment can be a boon for the marriage industry, which has experienced a post-comfortable boom which slows down in the middle of current inflation and economic climate. (A survey revealed that fewer Americans plan to take weddings this year, compared to 7% in 2024 to 4% in 2025.) “I hear many suppliers that 2026 will be much quieter, with people more hesitant to spend money,” said Kramer. “I am interested in seeing how a commitment from Taylor-Travis changes this. Maybe people see them get engaged and think:” It’s a good thing to do. “”

Celebrity weddings encourage copying brides, especially with regard to dresses. Princess Diana’s taffeta wedding dress has inspired countless dupes. Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s sexy and simple dress has defined the elegance of the 90s, while Kate Middleton’s Lacet, Alexander McQueen, brought back the nuptial sleeves.

Julie Sabatino, founder of the Stylish Bride wedding company, plans that the choice of Swift could join the ranks. “She is not unrelated to a dress,” said Sabino, referring to the series of Swift balls put on for her ERA tour. “I wouldn’t say that the ball wedding dress has never helpless, but perhaps people who have not considered it will do it now.”

O’Connor, the budding bride, said that Swift’s commitment had become “a new joke” between her and her boyfriend, while the pair highlights their unmarried status. But for the moment, she does not hold her breath. “We just have a lot right now,” said O’Connor. “But it has definitely planted a little additional seed.”