A new comedy film, ‘Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass,’ has sparked a conversation about the concept of a ‘celebrity sex pass’ and its potential implications in relationships. The movie follows the story of a woman who, after catching her fiancé with another woman, sets out to track down and sleep with her own celebrity crush.

Relationship Experts Weigh In

Relationship experts warn that discussing celebrity crushes or ‘hall passes’ with one’s partner can be a recipe for disaster. ‘I think it’s a bad idea,’ said Carrie Cole, the director of research at the Gottman Institute. ‘People may discuss it, however, the idea of that and the reality of that are two very different things.’ Cole recalled working with a couple who agreed to make an exception in their otherwise monogamous relationship, but when it actually happened, it led to hurt emotions and felt like a violation of their vows.

Psychologist Alexandra Solomon, a Northwestern University professor, was slightly warmer to the idea of couples discussing celebrity hall passes. According to Solomon, such conversations have the potential to be harmless, silly, or even titillating, as long as there is an adequate cushion of emotional security in the relationship. However, she also noted that framing these desires around celebrities creates a ‘safety in distance,’ where the reality of such an encounter is unlikely to come to pass.

The film’s director, David Wain, agreed that the concept of a celebrity sex pass is not something to be taken lightly. ‘Don’t actually give your partner a real pass,’ he advised, ‘unless you’re willing to deal with the consequences.’

Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.