Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship faces major strain

The high profile relationship between pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL superstar Travis Kelce is taking unexpected turn as both parties seek to make big personal and professional choices following the loss of the Chiefs in the playoffs.

According to those in the circle of the two, Kelce has an unstable future in the NFL and the slowness in wedding planning has changed the dynamic in what some describe as the first real test in their engagement.

Kelce, 36, is said to be considering either going back to the NFL season or looking to get an opportunity outside of football. It is this intersection that has allegedly stalled the wedding arrangements and placed an emotional burden on the daily routine life of the couple, which has experienced a significant level of privacy in most of their personal plans.

Nevertheless, Swift, 35, has been spotted offering his support and encouragement with the emphasis on quality moments instead of stressing due dates on the marital union. This, according to the observers, indicates that the two are facing pressure collectively instead of moving out of each other.

Their marriage is also reported to have gone awry but the couple was spotted in Beverly Hills on a date night, which means that despite the speculation, the romance is still alive.

In the meantime, analysts warn that the strain in career and significant life changes can put any couple to the test, even one of the most observed in contemporary pop culture.