I think that Arwen made the "right" choice for two reasons.
First of all, if she had gone to the Undrying Lands to live an immortal life without Aragorn, she would have been miserable and resentful. The Butthole Surfers said, it's better to regret something you did than something you didn't do!
Secondly, and more often forgotten than the first point, is the extra incentive that her choice gave to Aragorn. Taking up the kingship would have been much less desirable without Arwen! I'm sure the thought of her kept him focussed through all the long journeys and relentless exertion that he had to put into his quest for the throne. She was there behind him all the way, encouraging him constantly. Beautiful.
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But Gwindor answered: 'The doom lies in yourself, not in your name'.
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