Content Warning: the following article contains discussions of suicidal ideation.
Olivia Plath is a Welcome to Plathville star and she's experienced highs and lows in front of (and away from) reality TV cameras. Olivia and her husband Ethan Plath have been shown growing in their relationship, but the couple seems to be at a crossroads. They have hit some turbulence. There is plenty to learn about the biggest, most emotional moments of Olivia's life.
Welcome to Plathville centers around the controlling parents Kim and Barry Plath and their nine children, including their oldest child, Ethan. Ethan married Olivia at a young age and appeared to be so in love, despite the fact that Ethan's parents do not approve of Olivia. They think she is a bad influence on him. Olivia brings Ethan out of his comfort zone and encourages him to try new things, but many fans feel that Ethan and Olivia have started growing apart.
However, fans were able to get a good look at their wedding on their Ethan and Olivia Marie Plath YouTube channel. They have described it as one of the best nights of their life, and fans can clearly see the love between the two. Olivia and Ethan wrote their own vows for the intimate ceremony. The two reality celebs have supported each other through a lot of hardships, and they really let loose at their wedding.
Marriage Troubles
While watching Welcome to Plathville season three, fans have gained insight into Ethan and Olivia's marriage troubles, as the pair are having talks about couples counseling. Ethan wants to stay in a small town like Cairo and Olivia's dream is to move to a bigger city and boost her photography career. Fans have noticed Ethan and Olivia's problems. They do not seem to be smiling as much around each other, and they have been constantly arguing.
Trip to California
Olivia seemed to be in her element when she invited Ethan to tag along on her work trip to California. Olivia brought him out of his comfort zone, introduced him to new types of food and drink, and enjoyed their first couples massage with him. She said their trip made her feel closer to Ethan. It made her understand him better.
Pregnancy Scare & Miscarriage
Olivia revealed in an episode of Welcome to Plathville that she suffered a miscarriage, and that she felt relieved when it happened. After an already rocky year, Olivia said that she and Ethan were nowhere near a place where they would be able to raise children. She said she felt alone in the process and guilty about her relief, making it one of the hardest, most confusing days in her life.
Ethan's Surprise Ring
In one of the sweetest episodes of Welcome to Plathville, fans saw Ethan and Olivia enjoy time away from Ethan's controlling parents as they explored California. At the end of the trip, Ethan surprised Olivia with a new engagement ring. The original ring was tainted because of his mom Kim's part in picking it out. It reminded fans of all the cute things that Ethan and Olivia have done to make each other happy.
The reality star Olivia is candid about her mental health issues. In an especially emotional Olivia IG video, she shared that she has had suicidal thoughts in the past. She has been heavily criticized online by fans of Welcome to Plathville, and Olivia said that has been hard for her to bear. Olivia has also been an advocate for therapy on the show. She's said that therapy helps her put her feelings into perspective. She finds that it eases some of her depression. It's good that Olivia's getting support as she navigates fame.
Source: Ethan and Olivia Marie Plath/YouTube, Olivia Plath/Instagram