Fans of Welcome to Plathville believe that Olivia Plath needs to confront Kim and Barry Plath about their issues or risk losing her marriage to Ethan Plath. The young couple has not had it easy. Olivia and Ethan are on the verge of ending their relationship, and viewers wonder if her extending an olive branch to Kim and Barry might be the smartest way to improve things with Ethan.
Welcome to Plathville focuses on many issues within the large family, and one of the saddest ones is the turbulence in Olivia and Ethan’s marriage. The couple wed when they were extremely young, and despite their obvious love for one another, Ethan’s parents seemed to make it their mission to ruin their romance. According to Kim and Barry, Olivia was never the right woman for Ethan. When she shared her desire to pursue her photography career in a big city, the matriarch Kim no longer felt that they had any common ground. At first, Ethan was dead set against moving from Cairo, but he now seems to understand that it’s the only option if he wants his marriage to work.
Olivia made it clear that she will be tying up some loose ends when it comes to her in-laws. Ethan seemed to be supportive of his wife, as he told cameras that it was time for them to close this chapter of their life and move on. The entire season has been focused on Olivia’s issues with anxiety, and some of the tension she feels may crop up because she needs to stand up to the couple that currently haunts her dreams. Welcome to Plathville viewers know that Olivia has been steering clear of Kim and Barry, especially after Ethan accused them of being sneaky. TLC fans think it is the right time for Olivia to speak her truth as she fights for her marriage.
Some Welcome to Plathville viewers aren’t sure how Olivia should proceed, but most agree it is time for the family to talk through their issues. During season 3, it has come to fans’ attention that Barry and Kim’s parenting may be negatively impacting some of their children. Ethan wasn’t the only child to fly the coop, as Moriah and Micah also left their parents’ home. The feud has gone on for far too long and it is now affecting Olivia and Ethan’s well-being. By being able to express their feelings, fans are hoping the duo can finally move on.
There is some hope, as Olivia posted an update on their relationship via social media. The couple was snapped at an airport lounge, waiting for their international flight. Ethan recently shared with TLC cameras that he wanted to travel and see the world before settling down. Hopefully, this means that the couple has found ways to strengthen their bond.
Welcome to Plathville airs Tuesday at 10 p.m. EST on TLC.
