Fans of Welcome to Plathville believe that Ethan Plath should leave his Cairo, Georgia hometown behind if he wants to make his marriage to Olivia Plath work. The young couple has encountered multiple obstacles that have kept them from having a happy marriage. TLC fans are now watching Ethan, who thinks Olivia has changed, weighing out all of the options. Will he make the right decision?
In the most recent episode, fans watched Olivia chat with a relationship counselor about her issues with Ethan. As many TLC fans know, Kim and Barry Plath have made it clear that they disapprove of Olivia as a daughter-in-law. Welcome to Plathville season 3 has only just started, but the new episodes have already revealed that the young couple is having problems. The main issue for the pair appears to be the fact that Olivia wants to move 30 minutes down the road to Tallahassee, Florida, while Ethan is content to stay in Cairo. Olivia has shared that she is uncomfortable living so close to her in-laws and wants a fresh start. Ethan doesn't seem to be on the same page as his wife.
In Tuesday's episode, Ethan revealed to Welcome to Plathville fans that he had no choice but to list his home, saying, "I've come to the place in my life where I realize that getting out of Cairo is going to be a good thing for me." The news comes as the public is becoming aware that Olivia and Ethan have been going through a separation. It makes sense that Ethan wants to move on from Cairo, even if he was initially reluctant to leave. Olivia has helped to open his eyes to other cities and exciting adventures. Fans are thrilled that Ethan has changed his stubborn ways, though he may have started evolving a bit too late to save his marriage.
Ethan shared that whether his marriage with Olivia works out or not, he has no intention of staying in Cairo. If Ethan were to stay in Cairo, it wouldn't be the best decision for the 23-year-old. He is still on the outs with most of his family. The lack of a support system may make it easier for him to move on. Ethan could plan to start over again on his own terms. The car enthusiast could create his own support system in the future. The main goal of the move should be working out his issues with Olivia, as the crux of their problems was the fact that they lived in Cairo.
While speaking to the counselor, Olivia learned that she and Ethan were not participating in a healthy relationship. It was at that moment that she decided she needed to take a break from their marriage. Welcome to Plathville fans are saddened as they watch the couple struggle. Most viewers wish that Kim and Barry Plath had been more accepting, and made their son's life a bit easier. Instead, the strict parents ended up pushing their eldest son away and may share blame for his marriage ending. Hopefully, the sale of the home will bring Olivia and Ethan back together for a second chance.
Welcome to Plathville airs Tuesday at 10 p.m. EST on TLC.