I just got married 9 days ago, so I'm a lousy source - still in the blissful newlywed stage
Actually, I've been with my gal for almost 4 years - figured if we made it that long without strangling each other, we'd be OK for the future. I think the main thing to remember is that it isn't supposed to a completely smooth road; you'll fight, scrap and scratch, no matter how good a pair you are. That's just the nature of the beast. The only real question is this; is the love you feel for her (and vice versa) worth the risk that things might not work out, and worth all the pain that goes with it? In my case, the answer was a resounding "HELL YEAH!"
If you find the same answer when you search your heart, that's all you can ask for in terms of assurance.