Most teenagers engage in sexting out of peer pressure, curiosity & exploration and the inability to control impulses because the pre-frontal cortex hasn’t fully developed.
Anthony Weiner’s motivations for sexting might be very different says Behavior Expert:
1. Fear of & inability to engage in real sexual intimacy (Weiner sexted a woman he never met and he did that for 19 months)
2. Shame & guilt surrounding earlier sexual behaviors (at a much younger age)
3. Depression or emotional distress – claims his marriage was collapsing
4. Emotional voids – his wife has more political power than him – – he is seeking validation from other women
Finally, it is now that Anthony Weiner needs to admit to himself that he has a real problem that won’t go away on its own or simply with will power. Weiner needs to get to the root cause of what has been driving him to destroy his life and humiliate his wife.
Patrick Wanis, PhD, is a renowned relationship and behavioral expert with over 25 years of experience. Creator of SRTT Therapy (Subconscious Rapid Transformation Technique), he specializes in resolving root causes of trauma and other conditions without reliving pain or retraumatization. He has developed various psychological assessments on emotional intelligence, relationships, self-sabotage, and authenticity, and serves diverse clients from celebrities to teens. A trusted media source, Global media including CNN, BBC, FOX News turn to Wanis for insights into relationships, sexuality, human motivation, trauma, communication, body language, and persuasion.