Tents are generally a pain in the butt.
Most tents are too heavy for what you get or if you go for lightweight you lose out on strength and durability. In a perfect world, a tent experiencing moderate use should last at least three years. You might have to do a little repair work here and there, but it should hold up to your abuses. I have a growing fondness for North Face tents. I used to consider them too heavy or bulky, but they last.