When two people decide to spend the rest of their lives together, they know that communication will almost always be key. But it’s not just about telling your spouse you’re running late or that you need to pick something up at the store on the way home—communication runs deep and can make or break a marriage. Unfortunately, sometimes a marriage can get off track and go through what seems like an unbearable period of silence (not literally, but you know what I mean). If you’re in this situation, there are some things you can do to get things back on track—but first, let’s explore why lack of communication happens in the first place: