Taking a break

My partner and I have been really struggling recently. We live together and both moved out of state for his job, well about 7 months ago he lost his job and has been charging lime scooters to be able to pay bills. He also has been drinking more and I hate, i can't stand him when he's drunk he just disgusts me which is hard because I love him just not when he is drunk and sloppy. I know he has been drinking to cope which worries me even more, well he got a job offer again out of state and we will be moving in 2 weeks and we are still looking for a house. Our arguments have gotten more common and it's getting to the point where we aren't being loving to one another. We are thinking that I will go stay with my mom for a month and we can reset and get some time apart I also suggested couples therapy and he is open to it after the month. My question is, has anyone taken a break and had it help your relationship?