It is simply my "norm" to go through stages of intense interest in a game followed by weeks (or months) of almost complete disinterest...meh.

It is just a game, never forget that, one should never spend the majority of their waking life in any game imo.
And op, if (for whatever reason) it isn't enjoyable for now then a break is logical and common sense.

This happens with every mmo I play, it is both the result of my personality/priorities and also due to aspects of each game that to me , are still flawed and become highly annoying

I say take a break.
I have never abandoned a game because I needed some time away from it. (only poor developer decisions/ignoring player suggestions drive me away permanently)