Are there any sci-fi stories with the following scenario...

- Most people only speak their local language

- They form close relationships (e.g. marriage) with people who doesn't speak their language.

- They can only communicate with their loved ones via a "universal translator".

- The universal translator breaks down.

- They can no longer communicate with their loved ones.

I'm sure I've seem similar themes, but it's usually with aliens or an inability to communicate with everyone regardless of language.