Narcissism can rear its head in sexual controls, like sexting.

Here are the most common signs that the person you’re sexting is a narcissist.

In fact,engaging in safe sextingcan be a gloriously exploratory way to deepen a sexual or romantic relationship.

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Below, Dr. Ramani and clinical psychologistDanielle Forshee, PsyD, LCSWoffer common signs to look out for.

4 signs you may be sexting a narcissist:

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The person youre sexting is sharing sexts that theyve sent or received with others.

Two people’s legs touch under a table as they work on their laptops.

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This bang out of sharing serves to reinforce their ego by way of external validation.

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2.

You feel pressured to sext with them on their terms.

Books on grief are seen floating against a backdrop of clouds.

If you pull back, they get upset or angry.

Sexting is the only sexual communication you might have with this person.

Ultimately, ensuring that the perspectives of all parties involved in the sexting are aligned is whats key here.

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