Media outlets report on "chalant" dating trend inspired by Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

In 2026, several news outlets began writing about a dating style called "chalant" dating, using Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce as a key example. Unlike traditional dating advice that tells people to stay cool and mysterious, chalant dating encourages people to show genuine interest and be open about their feelings, even if there is a risk of rejection.

Dating coach Logan Ury from the app Hinge explained the trend, noting that Swift and Kelce both show enthusiastic, public support for each other. Before the couple met in person, Kelce spoke about Swift on his podcast "New Heights," which he shares with his brother Jason. Swift later called this a romantic gesture, comparing it to something from an 80s film. The pair got engaged in August 2025.