Thanks for sharing your thoughts on decision making. That has always been an intriguing topic for me.
Your very last paragraph is very powerful. Had to read it a few times. The idea that we're superhuman because we decide to choose stability over happiness is a complete twist. Making sacrifices these days is not often thought of as wise. Wise or not, it certainly is loving.
In reality, I think we're often faced with choosing happiness or stability, either in our jobs, marriage or relationship. Sometimes it could be choices we made for our kids or loved ones. We don't give ourselves enough credits when we make willful sacrifices.