Will an 8GB RAM in a Retina Macbook Pro from 2014 hold for 4-5 years?

Hi.
So, I'm fairly new when it comes to Macbooks or apple products in general, so sorry if it seems like a bit of a strange question.
I am buying a Macbook Pro Retina (newest one available), with standard i5 and 256 GB storage. The question is whether I should get 8 GB or 16 GB of RAM.
It will be used for studies and personal use. Mostly a lot of text-programs, like word, iBook, PowerPoint and so on, a lot of internet browsing, watching movies, listening to music, light photo editing, sims type game. My worry is that I have several things up at the same time, and also that I would like to upgrade the programs I use, as well as the OS, and need the Macbook lasting 4 years or more. Basically, nothing very heavy, but at the same time I want it to run smoothly for these years, without lagging.
I feel hesitant about getting the 16 GB as it is my understanding from reading the forums, that more ram means more wear on the SSD which may then give out early. Also, will I need it, or is the 8 GB sufficient for me?
Edit: It will be in use a lot of the day, if this is of any importance.
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