Overview

• Drew Barrymore credits Taylor Swift's 'normal' approach to dating NFL player Travis Kelce for inspiring her renewed interest in dating after seven years of intentional singleness.
• Barrymore was particularly inspired by Swift dating openly and not being secretive or mysterious about it, leading her to question her tendency to overthink dating scenarios.
• Following Swift's example, Barrymore decided to invite a long-time acquaintance, whom she has intermittently seen for the past three-and-a-half years, to a wedding as her date.
• Barrymore, having divorced thrice, had previously written about the need for time and space to allow for mourning the loss of what she once hoped would be a 'nuclear family' for her daughters.
• While not rushing into a new romantic relationship nor placing it as a current priority, Barrymore remains open to the possibility of a partnership in the future.