Travis Kelce recently opened up about his relationship with Taylor Swift, revealing some surprising details about how their romance started. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end spoke candidly in a cover story for WSJ Magazine‘s December/January issue, shedding light on the role others played in sparking his connection with the pop superstar.

Travis has previously shared how he tried, and failed, to give Taylor his phone number via a friendship bracelet when he attended one of her Eras tour stops at Arrowhead Stadium earlier this year. He explained that he was eager to give her a bracelet with his number on it but was disappointed when she didn’t have time to speak before or after the show because of the grueling performance schedule. Despite his initial disappointment, he didn’t give up, and soon after, he invited Taylor to one of his NFL games. To his surprise, she took him up on the offer, showing up in September to cheer him on.

In the WSJ Magazine interview, Travis clarified that Taylor’s cousins were instrumental in bringing them together. The pop star’s cousins, who are fans of the two-time Super Bowl champion, played the role of matchmakers. Taylor’s cousins were excited about the possibility of their family member meeting Travis, and they helped her connect with him. Travis admitted that he didn’t realize how involved they were until Taylor herself explained it to him. The singer even made it clear how she had reached out to him, sharing that it was thanks to the help of those close to her that the relationship began to blossom.

Travis shared that, despite the media frenzy surrounding their romance, he has tried to keep things low-key for Taylor’s sake. He emphasized that he didn’t want to say anything that might push her away. He admitted that dating someone with such a massive public presence was a new experience for him. However, he seems to be embracing the attention, even as it intensifies.

Travis’s family members, including his brother Jason Kelce—center for the Philadelphia Eagles—and their mother, Donna Kelce, also weighed in on the relationship. Donna Kelce expressed her joy in seeing her son so happy, noting that he’s “happier than she’s seen him in a long time.” She acknowledged the attention that comes with dating someone like Taylor Swift, but she believes that Travis is handling it well. Donna, who has been spotted attending games with Taylor, said that the two women get along famously, and she described Taylor as “a very, very nice person.”

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The importance of family was a common thread in both Travis and Taylor’s interviews. Travis spoke fondly of Taylor’s strong family values, saying that it was one of the things that drew him to her. He shared that family means everything to him, and it seems that the two share a similar outlook on life and relationships. This common ground, combined with their undeniable chemistry, appears to have solidified their connection.

Travis also gushed about Taylor, calling her “hilarious” and “a genius.” He admitted that he’s not typically one for words, but being around her has taught him so much. He is constantly amazed by her intelligence and wit. It’s clear from his words that he is learning a great deal from her every day.

In sum, Travis Kelce’s candid revelations about his relationship with Taylor Swift show a deeper, more personal side of the football star. It seems that their bond is built on shared values, mutual respect, and, of course, a little help from family.