Batman is unable to engage in or maintain a romantic relationship due to his alter-ego. To begin with, Batman sacrificed his love life because his portrayal of Bruce Wayne, the clueless playboy, is used as a guard for his heart. According to Cox, Batman’s obsession to be Batman has led his alter-ego to become emotionally distant from women, not allowing them to enter his life because Batman knows the power they can have over him (“Reflections of the Bat: An Examination of Bateman Villains” 2015). A great example was when Bruce Wayne let his guard down and fell in love Talia Al Ghul, daughter of Batman’s nemesis Ra’s Al Ghul. Bruce Wayne’s persona served as smoke and mirrors, warding off suspicion between his two identities. However, once Talia
