Taylor’s schedule doesn’t seem overly hectic. It’s essentially three weeks of touring with one week off, during which she’ll fly home intermittently. If they can’t manage that, then what’s the point of all this?

After that, she’s free until he’s finished. In theory, she could even make it to the Super Bowl if the Chiefs advance, despite being in Japan the night before. They’re two mature adults in their mid-thirties with established careers. They probably don’t need to be together all the time, though it’s undoubtedly enjoyable for them at the moment.

The media frenzy surrounding them will eventually subside. Their relationship is a refreshing love story amidst a sea of negativity in the media. Some people even find it uplifting and patriotic. It’s the epitome of an American romance: a football icon and a pop star, both with strong family values, both self-made, both deeply infatuated with each other and displaying a charming old-school affection in public.

It’s akin to Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe, or the American version of David and Victoria Beckham. It’s undoubtedly idealized to some extent, but new love has a way of captivating everyone, even bystanders.

They seem genuinely happy together. I hope they savor it and that it lasts. I can’t say whether Swift is behaving differently than usual, but I’ve noticed a change in Kelce’s demeanor over the past few months.