Plathville’s Olivia Rules Out Reconciling With Ethan Amid Divorce

Welcome to Plathville star Olivia Plath has no plans to reconcile with her estranged husband, Ethan Plath, as their divorce process moves forward.

Olivia, 26, and Ethan, 26, reunited to discuss their separation in a teaser clip for the Wednesday, July 23 episode, shared by People. Ethan admitted he was struggling to accept their divorce, but Olivia expressed eagerness to file the paperwork.

“I don’t know how to just keep moving forward and living single lives and not file,” she stated.

Although Ethan admitted he “didn’t want that,” Olivia argued that prolonging the process would only make their split more challenging to accept.

“Being back around Ethan makes me emotional because he’s not doing well at all,” Olivia said in a confessional. “But I know that Ethan and I are not getting back together. I’ve moved on, I’m done, and I feel like Ethan’s indecision confirms my decision because of the inconsistency he shows in what he says he wants and how he changes his mind.”

She noted that Ethan’s inconsistent tendencies played a significant role in their marriage, adding that they struggled with feeling loved, supported, and it often felt like a roller-coaster.

While Olivia was clearly frustrated, Ethan admitted he was upset that she could “move on so easily.”

“I don’t know if it’s necessarily moving on so easily as much as it is forcing myself to deal with everything and feel it all and get to the other side,” she replied.

Ethan then asked if she would be willing to delay their divorce for a few months to see if they could save their marriage. Olivia, however, shut down the idea, leading Ethan to break down in tears.

The couple announced their separation after five years of marriage in October 2023. “Ethan and I have decided to go our separate ways,” Olivia wrote in a statement at the time. “I have ambivalent memories of us being 18 years old, innocently dreaming of forever – but the partner you choose is a reflection of the world you want to live in, and at 18 I didn’t know who I was or what kind of life I wanted to create for myself. Seven years later, I’ve already begun my journey of questioning, deconstructing and rebuilding, and I know that this is a process I will continue to prioritize throughout my life.”

They began their divorce proceedings in Carver County, Minnesota, on February 21, as confirmed by In Touch. The exes listed their date of separation as February 25, 2023, citing an “irretrievable breakdown” of the marriage as the reason for their split.

Two months later, In Touch exclusively reported that Olivia and Ethan’s divorce was “closed administratively” on April 26. However, this was likely due to a clerical issue, and they still plan to proceed with their divorce.

As their split currently plays out on season 6 of the TLC show, Olivia confirmed she started dating someone new on July 16.

After telling fans that her new boyfriend is the “best thing since (or before) sliced bread,” she added that “he even shares his chicken tenders with me, which is a true sacrifice.”

Olivia also defended her decision not to publicly reveal her new man’s identity. “I’ve had a public relationship and they come with unique challenges, so I’m keeping this one a little quieter,” she wrote.

Source: People, In Touch