'Welcome to Plathville' star Ethan Plath apologizes to Olivia as he admits to being 'stuck' before divorce

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA: Ethan and Olivia Plath are closing a significant chapter in their lives as they prepare to finalize their divorce.

The August 13 episode of 'Welcome to Plathville' captured their poignant final moments together as they sorted through their shared belongings.

Ethan Plath pens final letter to Olivia as they finalize divorce on 'Welcome to Plathville'

During the episode, Ethan and Olivia met to clear out their Minnesota apartment, an emotional task that stirred up unresolved feelings.

Ethan was surprised by Olivia's decision to discard sentimental items, such as their old photos. He questioned her apparent detachment from their shared past, expressing frustration over her ability to move on so easily.

“There's stuff that she threw away that I was like, ‘Why'd you throw that away?'” Ethan told the cameras. “I mean, but she's always been like that. Like when she cuts something out of her life, it's gone and she never looks back. And I know if she can do that with her own family, I don't stand a chance.”

"I feel like you don't care and it infuriates me. I feel stuck and for the life of me I can't seem to do anything about it, but you don't have that problem," Ethan told Olivia, revealing his struggle to understand her indifference.

Ethan believed he and Olivia would get back together again

Olivia explained that she had been grieving their relationship long before their official separation. “It’s been a few years of watching the relationship die and fighting to save it and not being able to, and then just finally accepting it and moving on,” she said, acknowledging the difficulty in moving on.

“So I was just hoping he was going to work through things on his own and he hasn't.”

Ethan reflected on his hope that their breakup was not final, reminiscing about their biggest fights and his belief that they could overcome their issues.

“I really thought that we would fight about it for like a week and then we would start working on it,” he said.

“Yeah, well, you kind of did that a lot,” she replied. “It was not a healthy relationship.”

Olivia, however, felt that his denial and lack of action were indicative of their broader relationship problems.

As their final moments together unfolded, Olivia looked back at old photos, recognizing the naivety of their early relationship. "It’s hard to see Ethan in this much pain," she admitted, revealing that she felt more alone in the marriage than she does now. She confessed that while she still loves Ethan, she felt inadequate and wasn't willing to continue trying to fix their relationship.

Ethan apologizes to Olivia in heartfelt letter

Ethan, acknowledging the end of their journey together, decided to write Olivia a letter as a final gesture of closure. In his note, he apologized for his shortcomings and wished her well in finding what he could not provide.

“I basically wrote in my note that I was sorry for all the ways that I fell short in our relationship,” Ethan shared. He described the letter as his way of letting her go, despite his lingering feelings.

The episode concluded with Ethan reflecting on the growth they experienced together, acknowledging that while their time together was filled with both joyful and painful moments, their relationship ultimately did not work out.

“I definitely think that I have more happy memories with her than bad memories, but the happy memories are just as painful as what you would consider a bad memory,” he said. “I definitely do feel like me and Olivia grew up together. We stepped out in the world together on our own. We gave it a good run, but not everything works.”

Ethan and Olivia Plath filed for divorce after five years of marriage

Ethan Plath and Olivia Plath, known for their roles on the reality TV show 'Welcome to Plathville', have officially filed for divorce after five years of marriage. The couple, both 25, submitted joint paperwork to end their marriage on February 21, 2024, in Carver County, Minnesota, according to reports from PEOPLE.

The decision to divorce follows a period of separation that began on February 25, 2023. While the couple initially kept their struggles private, rumors of a split began circulating when fans noticed a lack of interaction between them on social media. The couple finally made their separation public in October 2023, with both Ethan and Olivia sharing personal statements on Instagram.

Ethan's post reflected on their efforts to make the marriage work, stating, "It just didn't work between us, though Lord knows we both gave it all we had. It seemed we were constantly pulling each other in opposite directions in life with different goals." 

Olivia also shared her thoughts on Instagram, looking back on their relationship and the journey they had taken together.

"I have ambivalent memories of us being 18 years old, innocently dreaming of forever," she wrote, acknowledging the challenges of marrying young and the personal growth she experienced over the years.

Olivia mentioned that the partner you choose is a reflection of the world you want to live in, and at 18, she wasn't fully aware of the life she wanted to create.