Man up, princess!!! (bad joke, sorry)
I ride 700x23 at 110-115 psi on my 55 kms RT rural rode commute each day with a lot of pot holes, I don't like potholes but it's not a big deal for me. There's a way to 'absorb' the shock when you cannot avoid it that makes it no so bad.
The problem I find with bigger tires and suspension is the speed, it will make you slower but if speed is not a concern it will be more comfortable for sure
Last edited by dramiscram; 06-12-13 at 10:05 AM.