I believe from what ive read its very common to reach a frustration plateau at the 4 - 5 month stage... myself and my 2 champ wings have it...

a few dates and alot of flakes as they say...

but persistence is key mate...

I also found once i tried direct and it opened nice, it was a god send, and a HUGE stepping stone from my chode days...

Ive also learnt with canned openers, if you believe in yourself, and you have 110% faith in the opener, whatever it is... "hi im Tebbs, I love doughnuts., but i hate fish, what about ?" it will open you just need an undettered belief it will open.. and it will