Stay together or take some time apart?

Hello. My sweetie and I have been together for four years. Lately, we have been having a lot of problems - most of which are my fault. I have changed a lot since we first started living together. I'm not as patient, I'm quick to anger, and I'm not as sensitive as I used to be. I think this is a result of conflicts we have had throughout the years - both of our faults and also due to frustrations dealing with both of our families. I know that I need to change. I want to change. I do not like the person I've become. I want to be the same person (sweet, loving, patient, caring...) that I used to be. I told my sweetie that I need some time to meditate, have quiet time, search within myself, etc. We love each other very much. We do not want to separate. However, this is very difficult and painful. When we are together, we hurt each other (emotionally), but when we are apart, we cannot stand it. What should we do? We have been each other's best friends for the past 4 years. We have been each other's worlds. Should we take a trial separation while I work on my issues and I find myself again or should we stay together and try to work things out? We are afraid of losing each other if we take some time apart, but if we continue on this track we will end up losing each other. We are desperate for help. Thank you.

You can stay togther but live separately. If you have your own home you can choose to see each other when you want. The love between the two of you wont end, on the contrary, it might become more powerful. When you start to get annoyed at each other one of you can always leave. As long as you are getting along you spend time together.