After a year filled with record-breaking concerts, Super Bowl games, and global headlines, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are finally slowing down—and that has shifted the dynamics of their relationship.

“It’s been a turning point for their relationship in a lot of ways,” a source tells PEOPLE exclusively. “They’re incredibly happy and in sync. There’s a calmness and ease to their relationship right now that’s been really grounding for Taylor and Travis.”

The Grammy winner concluded her Eras Tour in December 2024 and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end wrapped up his NFL season in February, when his team faced off in the Super Bowl against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Since then the pair, both 35, have embraced a quieter pace and a source says they’ve made the most of it.

“Taylor and Travis are soaking up every minute of this slower season together,” the source continues. “They’ve been splitting their time between New York, Nashville, and a few quiet getaways, just enjoying each other’s company without all the usual chaos. This kind of downtime is rare for both of them, and it’s really allowed their bond to deepen.”

The couple has been spotted in the West Village during their time in Manhattan, often opting for low key date nights and cozy dinners with friends. In Nashville, they’ve spent time with Swift’s family and inner circle, staying mostly out of the public eye.

The pause comes at a meaningful time for Swift personally, as well. Last month, she revealed she regained control of her masters — a move that’s been years in the making and is deeply emotional for the singer.

“Reclaiming her masters has been emotional and empowering,” says the source. “She’s proud, relieved, and finally feels like a chapter has closed in the best possible way.”

Kelce, who’s flown across the globe to support Swift, has quietly backed her behind the scenes.

“Having Travis by her side for that milestone made it even more special,” the source adds. “He was honored to support her and he wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.”

Since their relationship began in the summer of 2023, the two have gone from flirty mentions to full-blown jet-setting romance. From cheering each other on at stadiums across continents to celebrating holidays together, they’ve consistently shown up for one another despite demanding careers.

Now, with the calm of summer settling in, it’s clear the couple is savoring this rare window of normalcy.

As PEOPLE previously reported earlier this month, for the first time since the pair started dating, the pop superstar is heading into an NFL season without the demands of a global tour.

“Taylor is really looking forward to the upcoming NFL season. Not just because she loves supporting Travis, but because for the first full season since they started dating, she’s not juggling a packed tour schedule,” the source told PEOPLE at the time.

“This fall will be completely different,” the insider said. “It’s the first season where she’s not constantly flying back and forth or working around an entire touring calendar.”

“The past two seasons were a whirlwind between performing across multiple countries, long flights, and trying to squeeze in alone time together wherever possible,” the source said. “It wasn’t easy but they made it work.”