Corey M LaRue uses satirical inversion to map marital collapse

Released by Palmetto Publishing, the guide treats the breakdown of a relationship not as a sudden catastrophe, but as a slow bleed caused by weaponized silence, chronic scorekeeping, and the quiet dissolution of autonomy. LaRue, a dual-licensed clinician, leverages his background in family systems theory to pair these destructive patterns with rigorous alternatives. The book specifically targets high-stress household pressures, including financial strain, grief, and the unique challenges of parenting children with ADHD, ASD, or ODD.

Rather than offering gentle encouragement, the text functions as a diagnostic tool for couples who feel they have exhausted conventional advice. LaRue argues that marriage is a high-stakes team sport where unchecked ego threatens collective safety. By providing clinical assessments and reflection exercises, the book aims to interrupt negative cycles before they become irreversible. It aligns with the analytical approach found in the work of John Gottman and Esther Perel, prioritizing structural precision over sentimentality to address the compounding weight of modern life.