Don't forget that there are a few "highest purposes." In no particular order: kids providing well for your kids healthy relationship with your (fut

Don't forget that there are a few "highest purposes." In no particular order: kids providing well for your kids healthy relationship with your (future?) spouse successful startup, etc Have you discussed with your girlfriend that your startup is not entirely for you? If you feel like you could live the rest of your life with her, then your startup is very much for her, your children, and your families in the long run. This isn't meant to answer your question, just to provide more food for thought.