Keeping a secret identity is a pain no matter which end of the scales of justice you're on. For a Super-Villain, it's complicated by the fact that nearly everything you do violates some law of man or nature. Since staying out of prison is an ever running current in your life, overcoming your secretive and deceptive tendencies will be your biggest hurdle.
Not because the ladies don't like a little mystery. But you can lean towards being a little too secretive and overly deceptive and the modern woman can Google your ass from her phone. If your cover isn't strong, at best you'll find yourself alone at the table. At worst you'll be getting a serving of SWAT team with your appetizer. So if your alter-ego isn't secure, you should probably hold off until you can pass a simple background check before seriously dating someone.
Keep in mind the ethical roller coaster you ride allows for huge twists and loops in logic to maintain your Super-Villain-ness. Constructing a solid lie so that you can sound truthful should be right in your wheelhouse. If you've done this and made it through the entree with dessert on the way, congratulations! You've totally lied and gotten away with it! Before you get cocky and start dancing around like an idiot, remember this is the perfect lie with an expiration date.
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My advice is to sprinkle enough truth in as you safely can in the beginning but smooth any rough edges. Show your Intellect but don't be condescending. Be proud that you're passionate but stop short of mania. Share as much of yourself that can be while maintaining security. When the hammer falls and feelings get hurt, your best hope for forgiveness will only be if she can recognize anything she might still respect in you.
