When Taylor Swift Said ‘Yes’, Fans Started Asking ‘When’s Our Turn?’

Colleen O’Connor considers Taylor Swift more than just a pop icon; to her, the superstar feels like a friend. At age 35, O'Connor, a public relations professional from Long Island, New York, recalls being an avid Swift fan since her high school days. The recent announcement of Swift's engagement to NFL star Travis Kelce sent O’Connor into a tailspin of excitement—and not just for Taylor.

O’Connor let out a scream so loud upon hearing the news that her boyfriend thought calamity had struck. After the shock wore off, she quickly pondered, ‘When will it be our turn?’

A Wave of Engagement Pressure Sweeps Through Swifties’ Partners

“It would be fun to get engaged alongside her,” O’Connor mused. She’s been sharing stunning images of Swift's unique engagement ring with her boyfriend in hopes of sparking a ring conversation. It turns out she’s not alone in this—Swift’s Instagram announcement drew over a million likes in just 10 minutes and skyrocketed to 36 million, igniting feelings of communal joy among fans. Even celebrity commentators joined in, calling it a much-needed romantic win.

Yet, for those dating Swifties, the news has flipped a switch. One Twitter user humorously lamented, ‘How do I ask my boyfriend to propose ASAP so I can be engaged at the same time as Taylor Swift without sounding crazy?’ Another expressed frustration: ‘My boyfriend and I have been together longer than Taylor and Travis, and THEY'RE ENGAGED?’ A trend is emerging where boyfriends feel the added pressure to pop the question.

TikTok: A Support Network for Boyfriends Under Proposal Pressure

On TikTok, boyfriends of Swifties have created posts to help one another navigate the swirling feelings surrounding Swift’s engagement. “It’s time to get the ring; Taylor and Travis put you on the clock!” a comedic TikToker declared. Fellow users pushed their partners to follow suit, with one saying, “After seven years together, I might just start a 'propose or else' argument while showing them Taylor’s ring!

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