Narcissism is characterised by a sense of self-importance and an experience of specialness. It is also associated with grandiosity, arrogance and entitlement. Narcissistic individuals have a low capacity to engage in loving relationships. For them, love destroys sex. Romantic relationships are often superficial and characterised by shallowness and basking in their romantic partner's glory or beauty. Narcissists typically have an issue with their romantic partner's independence, which increases their need to control their partners. There are three distinct subtypes of narcissism.