[octaveguin]

With respect to #1 and #2, I've been skeptical of startups that seem to having such problems and twice I've turned out to be wrong.

That not to say that it's always like that, but a little optimism goes a long way.

Certainly, though, if you feel like shit, you shouldn't continue. Startups aren't everything if other parts of your life are suffering.

[bigpeopleareold]

I agree with you. I think part of the risk is suspending what you think is right and accept what is in front of you and the possibility that it will work.

It was really the sinking realization that this is truly not going to happen that led me to personally pivot. As of today, it is still not happening. ;)