Welcome To Plathville: Did “Cheating” Ethan Plath Turn Into A Monster? (He Says He’s “Done” With Olivia)
Welcome to Plathville's Ethan Plath thinks Olivia Plath has changed, but maybe he's the one who's different. Has he gone to the dark side?
Welcome to Plathville‘s Ethan Plath used to be a mild-mannered mechanic who loved the simple things in life, but as the years have passed, he’s gotten bitter. Now, he’s lashing out at his wife Olivia Plath. In the newest season, he’s showing a darker side of his personality, seemingly damaged by experience. If he isn’t dealing with parental disapproval, he’s warring with his strong-willed spouse. For Ethan, life’s never easy, and the twists and turns have shaped him, turning him into a different man. While he still has some softness, he’s jaded now, and it’s unfortunate that all the drama has given him so many hard edges.
In a Welcome to Plathville season 5, Ethan unloaded to cameras, getting real about his marriage. He said, “Going along to get along – that’s a recipe for a minerable life. I don’t want that.” For years, he did seem to “go along,” but maybe his patience has run out. Offscreen, there are a lot of divorce rumors circulating, and there’s always the chance that Ethan and Olivia are separated. While Olivia denied the divorce gossip, she may be biding her time, waiting to make an announcement that will change Welcome to Plathville forever. In the mid-season preview, he shockingly said, “I’m done.”
Why Is Ethan Plath So Angry, Anyway?
The teaser clip was troubling, with Ethan calling out his wife for changing. He said, “Why are you this way now? You weren’t this way before.” In a marriage, one or both people are going to change. When they change in different directions, it can spell disaster. Olivia’s always been bold. She’s an adventurous person who sets goals and makes sure that she achieves them. Whether she wants to relocate or visit a hot destination, Olivia will make it happen. Sometimes, she steamrolls Ethan, dragging him along for the ride. It’s possible that she’s gone too far this time. He doesn’t seem to know who his wife is anymore.
Also, they’re not on the same page when it comes to what they want out of life. He’s always been more traditional, while Olivia’s thoroughly modern. Ethan wouldn’t mind the 2.5 kids and white picket fence. However, Olivia may not be ready to have kids with him. She doubts that he wants to have children with her, as she seems to believe that he wants to be with another type of woman. Overall, the relationship is very tense. This couple already had a break, and now, their marriage appears to be on the brink of collapse.
Olivia Shouldn’t Be Blamed For Everything
It’s all too easy to blame Olivia for their problems. She’s a convenient scapegoat as she has so many feuds. However, some of that drama isn’t her fault. Kim and Barry Plath didn’t exactly welcome her into the family with open arms. They made it extremely difficult for her to feel comfortable. They disapproved of everything she did, feeling that she wasn’t traditional enough or religious enough. Olivia grew up in a cult-like environment, and decided that that lifestyle was just too restrictive. So, when she entered the Plath family, Olivia wasn’t willing to embrace all of Kim and Barry’s rules. She’d just gotten away from all that.
Blaming Olivia’s a cop out, as Ethan also needs to take responsibility for their problems. He has issues of his own that he won’t address, including communication problems that have made it hard for them to sort out their issues. Ethan gets angry easily, and he also retreats from battle. Sometimes, he won’t stand and fight. He’ll head for his garage, where he can escape from the truth. If he learned how to fight for his marriage, he might be able to save it. However, he doesn’t seem to be able to really understand his wife. That makes it harder for him to heal their rifts.
Ethan and Olivia may be too different, but Ethan’s anger issues are significant. These problems became prevalent when they were in a pre-separation phase in 2021. He felt shortchanged in terms of the pre-separation requests. Also, he was probably upset about the looming separation. The couple married in October 2018, and in light of the fact that they were so young when they tied the knot, it’s not that surprising that they’ve drifted apart. A divorce announcement wouldn’t be a big shock, as the former pre-separation showed that they have some deep-seated issues.
Olivia’s Grown More As A Person
Olivia doesn’t live in the past. She’s future-oriented, and Olivia’s also able to live in the moment. She’s all about sucking the marrow out of life. Ethan’s not as hungry for new experiences. They’re often at odds, and one issue is the fact that Olivia’s shown more personal development. For example, she’s become more outspoken about the Plath family, exposing alleged secrets about them. She accused Kim of misusing Ethan’s credit card. Olivia said the Plath family were involved in a cult.
These accusations didn’t go over well, but it’s always possible that they’re true. If they are, Olivia’s simply stating facts. The family turned on her over these comments and more. She and Moriah Plath aren’t speaking because Moriah said that Olivia stole proceeds from her music. There are endless feuds, but again, there’s a chance that Olivia’s just telling it like it is. Possibly, she didn’t intentionally steal from her sister-in-law. Regardless, she’s showing the world that she’s more than willing to use her voice. In earlier seasons, she wasn’t as brave.
Ethan is still pretty much the same, except for that tinge of bitterness that mars his character. He doesn’t seem like a happy person, and hasn’t really been joyful for a long time. Happiness is a choice, and it almost feels like he’s given up. He’s surrendered to the darkness. While he’s an unlikely villain, he could change some things about himself, but change doesn’t come easy to him. This stubborn Taurus is locked into a point of view that may be way out of date. Olivia’s shifting to make the most of her life, but Ethan has trouble doing the same.
Ethan May Have Cheated On Olivia
Recently, Ethan was spotted holding hands with a mystery brunette at a bar. This sparked cheating rumors, but it’s possible that Ethan and Olivia have already called it quits. However, there’s always the chance that Ethan did betray reality TV show star Olivia. If so, he deserves to wear the black hat.
Sometimes, weaknesses turn people into villains. They may not mean to hurt anyone, but they do. Ethan needs to work on certain aspects of his personality, so he’s not always at war with his own emotions. He needs to find healthy outlets that make it easier for him to feel at peace. The Welcome to Plathville season 5 star isn’t at peace in any way. Every day seems like a struggle. For that reason, he may find that he’s happier out of his marriage.
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