From my observation Sven looks to have the upper hand.

I went for Sven (my first follower) on my first playthrough because he was the first one to give me the quest.

But I've since sided with Faendal every time because I'm an underdog type of person.

Neither, they fight so much for her attention, and they forget about what she wants. They're both too blind to realize that, so they do not deserve her.

Amen.

They're both weiners.

agree

I usually go with Faendal because I get the quest from Sven mostly, so being nice I tell Camilla of Sven's underhandedness. That and I like the free archery training. :b

Super awesome ninja edit.

Its skyrim, not a chick flick

Her brother.

Never used either one as follower so my interests are not influenced by that.

I always go with Sven. I don't know, it just feels more of a right choice. I think he has more in common with Camilla than Faendal. Besides, Faendal is the one who usually gives me the quest so it's his letter that I turn over to Camilla.

Yes, Camilla. Exactly what I said. Perhaps you should go read my post again...

Thankoo, completely missed the typo.

I agree with this.

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Faendal, Sven's a [censored].

I wish there was a way to screw up both of their chances with her. Or is there and I never found it?

Kill her?

I... wh... wh...what...? Screw it, this.

This, without a doubt.

She should find an honest man and not bother with guys that resort to lies and forgery to win her love.

http://images.uesp.net/f/f4/SR-npc-Lord_Harkon.jpg.

But seriously, I vote for neither.

Sven. Because you know, he's human. Bit of a mummy's boy, but Hilde can't have more than a few years left. Then Sven and Camilla can begin a life of marital bliss, and have non-genetically messed up children. Plus, he plays the lute.

Faendal is a killer judging by the contents of his house which should make him a good protector, but that's all I can say in favour of him. It says a lot about the lack of choice available to people in villages that a Wood Elf who is apparently about 200 years old wants to make an apparently young Imperial girl his bride.

Secret option number five.

Grelod the Kind.

This attitude doesn't bode well for the love life of my Bosmer hunter...

How do you know Faendal is 200 years old? Does he mention any events from the beginning of the Fourth Era?