There is no doubt in most Welcome to Plathville fans' minds that Ethan and Olivia Plath's relationship is rife with red flags that tell a story about the state of their marriage. For three seasons, the young couple has had to navigate a rocky road that includes communication problems and tension with Kim and Barry Plath. TLC viewers believe that the couple got married too young and are now regretting the decision to wed.
The two lovebirds are currently not speaking to one another. They've been hitting rough patches since the moment they tied the knot. Welcome to Plathville fans learned that the couple married when both were around 20 years old because their courting rules were so strict. They weren't allowed to date and could only speak on the phone. Getting hitched seemed like the perfect escape from a life of being told what to do. Ethan and Olivia's pipe dreams didn't pan out as expected. and the duo is currently in a bit of a stalemate. The two are now navigating a trial separation, and neither one is certain they'll get back together.
One sign that Ethan and Olivia's relationship will not last is the lack of support the couple receives from Kim and Barry. It is no secret that Kim disapproves of Olivia's adventurous ways and feels that she has led her eldest son astray. In reality, all Olivia has managed to do is encourage her husband to drink a beer during a meal out and see new cities. Viewers will note that most of the couple's arguments revolve around Ethan's parents. It may be too much to ask that Ethan totally disowns his entire family for Olivia's sake since that would mean he loses his relationships with his younger siblings. It is safe to assume he will start to resent Olivia for causing such a rift.
The hot button topic, which is moving out of Cairo, Georgia, has also caused some alarm bells to ring. For the most part, Ethan was happy to stay in his small town, only blocks from the family home. However, Olivia made it crystal clear that she would not remain near her in-laws one second longer than she had to. It is clear to Welcome to Plathville viewers that Olivia is living with a lot of anxiety. Each conversation that's been filmed shows Olivia nagging her husband about moving away. This pushes away Ethan, who might actually benefit from leaving Cairo to start fresh.
Currently, Ethan and Olivia are on a break. Welcome to Plathville viewers watched as Olivia attended therapy and was told she was in an unhealthy relationship. Ethan has also decided to finally sell their home in the hopes of showing Olivia that he is trying to do what she wants. Ethan surprised fans by telling cameras that he would be leaving his small town even if he and Olivia do not get back together. While the odds aren't great that the pair will last, love sometimes finds a way.
Welcome to Plathville airs on Tuesday at 10 p.m. EST on TLC.