Receiver’s George and Claire Kittle Share Relationship Rule for Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift During NFL Season (Exclusive)

The San Francisco 49ers tight end and his wife have been together since 2012, and Kittle and Kelce faced off in Super Bowl LVIII in February

George and Claire Kittle have some wisdom to help fellow NFL couple Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift take their love to new heights.

While speaking to PEOPLE ahead of Netflix’s Receiver premiere, the 49ers tight end and his wife agreed that the hallmarks of a good relationship — especially when trying to juggle the fame and fast-paced schedule of the NFL — boil down to two simple things.

“Talk as much as you possibly can. Communicate!” says George, whose wife of five years echoes his sentiment.

“The biggest thing is communication,” Claire agrees.

Beyond staying in close contact, the Kittles have implemented their own practice at the end of every day that they think might be beneficial for couples like Swift and Kelce.

“Something that Claire thought was a great idea that we’ve been doing for a long time is every night before you go to bed, make sure you tell each other ‘I love you’ before you go to sleep,” says George.

“And I think it’s just good no matter if you guys had an argument or are upset with each other, just to tell the person that. It’s just a good way to end the day,” he adds.