Taylor Swift sparks shift in dating preferences among Gen Z women through romance with Travis Kelce, Internet says 'going for real men'

Taylor Swift's relationship Travis Kelce shifted preferences from slender and stylish to valuing strong, protective men
PUBLISHED MAR 3, 2024
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce started dating in summer of 2023 (Getty Images)
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce started dating in summer of 2023 (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: As a GenZ icon and household name, Taylor Swift is influencing women's taste in men.

As per Daily Mail, several fans, popularly known as Swifties, are posting on social media about wanting to date a 'protector' like Travis Kelce ever since the pop star got into a relationship with him.

GenZ wants a boyfriend like Travis Kelce 

According to a report by the Daily Mail, women have started posting videos on TikTok and other social media platforms about their changing preference for men. These Gen Z fans say they want to date a man who is strong, bulky, rough, and of "protector" types, rather than the one who is stylish and slender.

The most talked about the couple are dubbed as 'America's golden couple'. Taylor who is 34, and the Kansas City Chiefs player, also 34, have been dating since September, with their romance very much in the public eye.

As per Daily Mail, a TikToker said in a video with over 6,000 likes, "We're now in an era where GenZs, who used to like skinny guys, are now gravitating towards men that can protect them. Taylor Swift was a big part of this trend by dating Travis Kelce."

Taylor Swift kisses Travis Kelce (Instagram/@patty_cuts)
Taylor Swift kisses Travis Kelce (Instagram/@patty_cuts)

Internet talks about having a boyfriend like Travis Kelce

As mentioned, women are flooding their social media accounts to share their opinions on the kind of boyfriend they want.

Facebook user wrote, "Good to see they're going for real men."

The next user said, "And what does every woman in the world think travis kelce is the hottest guy in the world."

An Instagram user wrote, "Many blessings to these two."

Another user wrote, "Let them enjoying dating!! You should atleast date for a year or longer before you get married." A user wrote, "Can't wait them to see marry." 

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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