There are all kinds of failed start-ups. As long as you know you didn't scam anyone and you can explain to your investors what happened and show accounting-books detailing how it all unfolded, and you learned something during this whole experience, you'll be alright in the long term. You can always try again. Maybe YCombinator(or GoogleVentures or whoever) should have a support-group for failed start-ups so people can share their experiences and know that they're not alone. Assuming you're in tech, investors know the gamble. I'm sure they know at least half the start-ups they invest in ultimately fail.
That said, one slightly harsh bit of advice:
>>But, I can’t imagine working for somebody else. I wish my wife understood that.
You need to get over that. Working for someone else(after a short break perhaps) is basically recharging your funds and your mind while you think about your next company. For all you know, you might run into your next co-founder in your new job. It's hard to think about the distant future when you're not even sure how to put food on the table tomorrow.
That said, one slightly harsh bit of advice:
>>But, I can’t imagine working for somebody else. I wish my wife understood that.
You need to get over that. Working for someone else(after a short break perhaps) is basically recharging your funds and your mind while you think about your next company. For all you know, you might run into your next co-founder in your new job. It's hard to think about the distant future when you're not even sure how to put food on the table tomorrow.