It is safe to say that Welcome to Plathville star Ethan Plath is not having an amazing year, and viewers are concerned about his anger issues. Ethan has a lot to worry about, as he is dealing with family turmoil, in addition to his own crumbling marriage. The young reality star may not have proper outlets for his strong emotions, and his troubles seem to be unleashing his temper.
In the beginning, on Welcome to Plathville, it looked like Ethan had a perfect life. He had a loving family, a beautiful wife, and the proverbial white picket fence. However, all of that has now changed. He is on the outs with his mother and father, as Kim and Barry Plath caused so much tension with his wife, Olivia Plath. He feels that his mother Kim is extremely sneaky and manipulative. The Plath family's Christian and ultra-conservative values have impacted how the children grew up. The house rules included no friends, TV, or sugar. Fans are currently watching Ethan's marriage deteriorate, as Olivia just broke the news that she needed some space.
Ethan has spent the latest Welcome to Plathville season alternating between rage and sadness. TLC viewers believe he has good reason to be emotional. Between his frustrations with Olivia, who is branching out when he's not so keen to explore, and his mother's power plays, Ethan is literally stuck between a rock and a hard place. It's only natural that processing his emotions isn't easy. The unknown of it all is causing him to lash out. It hasn't gone unnoticed that Ethan and Olivia want two different things out of life. Ethan agreed to most of her pre-separation requests, but he has acknowledged that he is getting the short end of the stick.
The Cairo resident has shared that he harbors extreme anger towards his parents, and resents them for not allowing him to have a relationship with his younger siblings. Ethan's wrath has been on display during season 3, and the reality star has begun to shut down. In fact, he rarely seems to smile anymore. Ethan's anger is causing him to avoid social situations altogether. The young man is more serious than he should be because he's had so much thrown at him.
The happy and goofy sides of Ethan, who is quieter on Instagram lately, are no longer in evidence. Welcome to Plathville fans are concerned about the star. Multiple viewers have pointed out how his personality has changed, saying they miss the once-jolly car enthusiast. For now, it looks like Ethan is still riding his emotional wave, and it may take a while before he returns to normal.
Welcome to Plathville airs Tuesday at 10 p.m. EST on TLC.