Taylor Swift’s high-profile romance with Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce has captivated fans worldwide, but a recent viral video from Alivia Thompson, girlfriend of MLB player Victor Scott II, offers a glimpse into the challenges of dating a professional athlete.

With Swift reportedly eager for a proposal from Kelce, Thompson’s candid remarks about the sacrifices and struggles of being a WAG (wives and girlfriends of athletes) might serve as an unexpected reality check.

The demanding and unpredictable lifestyle that comes with dating a professional athlete

In a TikTok video shared on March 20, Thompson opened up about the realities of maintaining a long-distance relationship with a professional athlete.

As the girlfriend of St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Victor Scott II, she revealed that much of the responsibility of making the relationship work falls on her shoulders.

“I literally just travel to wherever he’s at in the season,” Thompson explained, acknowledging the constant movement that comes with dating an athlete.

With Scott busy during baseball season, Thompson frequently flies across the country to see him—sometimes multiple weekends a month.

Unlike traditional relationships where couples can plan dates and quality time easily, professional athletes’ schedules dictate when and where they can meet.

Becoming a travel expert to keep up with a partner’s busy sports career

Thompson has had to adapt quickly, becoming an expert in travel logistics to keep up with her boyfriend’s demanding career. She shared that she has learned how to make her frequent trips more efficient, leveraging travel perks to reduce costs.

“I will say, I’ve become an expert traveler with TSA PreCheck and knowing how to time exactly when to get to the airport,” she said.

Living in Atlanta, home to one of the busiest airports in the world, has helped her navigate the travel-heavy lifestyle. By using her Delta SkyMiles card, she’s been able to book budget-friendly flights for as low as $11—a necessity given how often she has to fly to see Scott.

“This life isn’t for everyone”—the emotional and personal sacrifices of being with an athlete
Despite the perks, Thompson acknowledged that being in a relationship with a pro athlete comes with significant sacrifices.

“Honestly, this life isn’t for everyone because it’s a lot of being alone, long distance, traveling everywhere—but it’s what works for us,” she admitted.

Her words might resonate with Swift, who has spent months traveling between her Eras Tour and Kelce’s football games.

While their love story has seemed like a fairytale, the reality of balancing demanding careers and long-distance challenges might be setting in.

As rumors swirl about Swift’s impatience over a lack of engagement, Thompson’s perspective offers an unfiltered look at what a long-term relationship with an athlete truly entails. Could this be a glimpse into what’s ahead for Swift and Kelce? Only time will tell.