From John Mayer to Joe Alwyn,Swift’s dating historyis plastered all over the place.

But what about those flings that were never confirmed?

At the same time, he was seemingly summering with a sensational pop princess and known serial dater.

Split image of Matthew Gray Gubler and Taylor Swift

She must’ve been a trendsetter, now that sliding into someone’s DMs is considered a dating ritual.

According to the insider, Gubler was originally skeptical.

“At first, Matthew didn’t believe it was her.

Side-by-side of Taylor Swift and Matthew Gray Gubler in 2013

Swift’s forwardness apparently didn’t stop with a text.

Gubler’s approach to dating is charming and fairytale-esque.

In an interview withGlamour, the star revealed that he’s not a hook-up kind of guy.

Taylor Swift’s house in Rhode Island

A few subtle details about the background are more proof that the pair spent the holiday together.

We may have never received public confirmation of their relationship because things ultimately didn’t work out.

And kind of mad love.”

Split image of Matthew Gray Gubler and Taylor Swift posing

Other sources told a different story.

“That’s why she’s saying they’re ‘just friends’.

The truth is, she wants to get to know him better before they take the relationship public.”

Side-by-side of Taylor Swift and Matthew Gray Gubler in 2022

Users onRedditsuspect that her song “Wildest Dreams” is about Gubler.

Another Reddit thread argued that Swift’s “Begin Again” was also inspired by Gubler.

Though they couldn’t prove that he’s a fan, we can.

Taylor Swift performing on the “Ears Tour,” December 2024