What you said is so true! I totally agree that the answer lies deep within us. It can be extremely hard to accept sometimes, because we don't want it to be true. I think a lot of people are afraid of the truth. It can really knock you on the floor.
sslea,
Do what your instinct says. If you think you should take a 'time out', then do it. It'll really make him think. After all, we don't fully appreciate what we have until it's gone.