The state of Welcome to Plathville's Ethan and Olivia Plath's marriage has been a topic for discussion since the show started, with many fearing Ethan would grow resentful of her. The couple was forced to marry young to even talk privately, and it was clear they were unprepared for the commitment. Recently there have been more and more signs that Ethan has grown weary of Olivia's ways.

TLC viewers believe that the couple got married very young and might be regretting their decision. It hasn't helped that Kim and Barry Plath caused issues with the couple's marriage because they didn't like how Olivia was introducing Ethan to the real world. Due to the Plath family's strict rules, viewers learned that Olivia and Ethan weren't allowed to date and could only speak to each other over the phone. The two recently overcame their trial separation and moved to Tampa for a fresh start.

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For a long time, many Welcome to Plathville viewers never thought Ethan would think of leaving Olivia, but times have changed. Ethan seems to be tired of walking on eggshells around his wife. One recent of Ethan holding resentment against Olivia is how he still has a connection to his hometown, Cairo, Georgia. Olivia made it clear that she never wants to go back, but Ethan had other opinions. He told his wife that he would always return since he has close friends and family there.

Ethan and Olivia Plath from Welcome to Plathville almost kissing

Olivia has always been a little more controlling over her and Ethan's life. However, Ethan has started to speak his mind and isn't going to allow Olivia to control his life. Ethan loves the small-town vibe and really hasn't gravitated towards city-living. Now with his newfound confidence, it's possible that Ethan could take the leap and walk away from his marriage. While starting all over again may be daunting, Ethan seems more than ready to get out from under Olivia's thumb.

Welcome to Plathville fans understand how Ethan may have started to resent Olivia, especially since she started to control him like his mother, Kim Plath. Currently, the couple's touring around Europe and residing in Paris for the last month. While it looks like Ethan is enjoying himself, there still seems to be an uneasiness about the couple's relationship. Ethan's parents, Kim and Barry, are currently navigating their own divorce, so if Ethan decides to make this decision, he could always ask them for their advice.

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