The fist parable reminds me of myself.
A truly sad story, but I have to disagree with the second.
John walked through the forest and only picked average.
If I can't find a perfect woman (I am a male) that respects me as much as I respect her then I won't get married.
Hum... I'm guessing that the women that read this comment will see the previous line "perfect woman" and will say something like
"HA, good luck with that."

Just because I'm posting in a forum on the web doesn't mean I'm a nerd here. *just some clarification*

I'm a Christian and I have HIGH morals and values. If you want to know what true love is I will tell you.

"Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends."