The people that have problems with diesel are the ones that that take many short trips that do not fully allow the engine to come to operating temperature and those that excessively idle due to traffic or lifestyle habits. Every once in a while this type of driving is fine, but constant usage like this will lead to excessive repairs.
I have long commute but with heavy traffic to and from work. Because of this I take transit instead of drive my diesel. I can walk to a local bus and transfer to a commuter line or make a short drive to the transfer station, but I also do not use my diesel for this drive.