True, Faramir does seem like the perfect man!
But to link all this back to the chapter's subject, I wonder what exactly Aragorn sees in Arwen. We never really seem to find out; it seems that first he loved her simply for her beauty. Doubtless it became something deeper as they got to know one another better, and we know that they truly are in love. However, I just wish it was expanded a little more.
The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen in Appendix A says:
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Then Aragorn was abashed, for the saw the elven-light in her eyes and the wisdom of many days; yet from that hour he loved Arwen Undomiel daughter of Elrond.
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Faramir and Eowyn's love just seems so much more tangible, if you understand what I'm saying. Love doesn't make sense, but we at least see their relationship grow into love. And although it's part of what's great about LotR is that some things are just given without explanation, I'd like to see a bit more into the relationship of Aragorn and Arwen, and take away from the flatness of Arwen's character.