Had them for 5 years. 2.5 years each time.
I didn't like it because it was hard to clean my teeth while they were on. However, once you got used to them and you get them taken off, it feels like something is missing from your mouth.
Worse part of getting braces is just wearing your retainer after, because you have to be careful of when you are supposed to wear it, and if you lose it you will lose a big deal of money depending on your dentist.