Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's romance has encountered a serious threat.
The 35-year-old pop singer and Kelce appear to be heading in opposite paths professionally, and their partnership is not benefiting either of their respective brands.
"It's been a shock to them both, and it's putting pressure on them to divide their workload. Travis has been chastised for not giving the squad his undivided focus despite his high-profile affair with Taylor. It appears that the tide is changing, and both will be instructed to defend their own distinct brands at whatever cost," a source told Heat World.
The NFL player was chastised for his performance during the previous season, with some pointing to his lack of fitness due to his time spent traveling with Swift.
The pair appears to be under a lot of pressure right now since they have to pick between their careers and their love at this critical stage in their relationship.
This isn't the first setback the 14-time Grammy winner has faced this year. She was recently involved in a court dispute with former pal Blake Lively and is apparently avoiding more public problems.
"Taylor has been advised to lay low for a while," the insider continued. "It feels like she did something wrong, which is unpleasant. It's created a peculiar environment for her and Travis because this is their first significant hiccup in the path.
"Until now, it's all been riotous fun. This has resulted in some awkward talks between their teams about when and how they should appear in public, which neither of them finds romantic.
However, they stated, "Taylor isn't a quitter, but being subjected to so much vitriol from the American public has left her feeling very shaken." Friends and relatives are concerned, and they hope the pair can navigate this difficult phase in their relationship."