“She’s raising the bar”: Nikki Glaser believes Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s love story will impact couples everywhere

Comedian Nikki Glaser admitted a Swiftie who spent roughly $100K to see 22 Eras Tour shows, publicly pondered Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's future together at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards on September 7.

On August 26, Swift and Kelce broke the news of their engagement to fans around the globe. Glaser also suggested that the couple's happiness could prompt fans to reevaluate their own relationships, potentially leading to breakups or setting higher goals for their partners.

Nikki Glaser describes her reaction to the engagement

Nikki Glaser said she woke up from a nap to find her phone “blown up,” thinking it was bad news, before learning of the engagement announcement, which she called “the best news.” While she said she did not initially see the proposal coming, it became “clear” to her that the two had a relationship for the long haul after watching Taylor Swift's recent New Heights podcast appearance with Travis Kelce.

According to Glaser, Kelce being "obsessed" with Swift is "the type of love that every fan girls dream about and really, that's what every girl deserves and every guy deserves too."Also Read: Why Taylor Swift skipped Travis Kelce’s 2025 NFL season opener? Here are the reasons revealed

Nikki Glaser explains why fans might rethink their own relationships

Nikki Glaser went on to say, “I think it’s gonna ruin some relationships, to be honest.”

She believes that witnessing Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s mutual adoration, where both partners elevate and champion one another, could lead fans to ask, “Maybe I deserve better.”

She added that Taylor Swift has “always kind of raised the bar for young women of what we feel like we need and deserve, and can do in this lifetime.”

Nikki Glaser reflects on how Taylor Swift romantically raises the bar

Glaser further said, “So I think even romantically, she’s raising the bar. I’m so happy for her.”This line underscores the emotional influence Swift commands not just as an artist, but as a role model in romantic ideals. As for the wedding, Glaser also gave a prediction that it would be joyous and elaborate, but that Swift would want their ceremony to remain private.