Unbelievable! 🤯 This Is The Fateful Moment Ethan First Saw Olivia — A Fairytale Love Story That Captivates Everyone!

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Olivia Plath is the closest thing to an antagonist on TLC’s Welcome to Plathville, which follows the ultra-conservative Plath family. They live on a farm in rural Georgia and don’t believe in television or Coca Cola, among other things. The Plath family comprises of super-strict parents Kim and Barry and their nine children: Ethan, 21; Hosanna, 20; Micah, 18; Moriah, 17; Lydia, 15; Isaac, 13; Amber, 10; Cassia, 8; and Mercy, 6.

Their reliance on their faith to lead the way in life could be compared to the Duggar family, but the Plaths are, in some ways, even more dedicated, while their children appear to be more rebellious. Still, there’s one element Welcome to Plathville boasts that Counting On, and other shows of its ilk, does not — and that’s outsider Olivia Plath. Daughter-in-law of the Plath parents – married to eldest child, Ethan — Olivia caused her fair share of disruption during the first season of the show just by her presence alone.

Olivia Plath always felt tension from the Plath parents

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Plath comes from a similarly religious, super conservative background to her in-laws (although apparently it wasn’t quite as strict, as YouTuber Without A Crystal Ball revealed following an interview with her). She and Ethan got married in October 2018, with their wedding website confirming they met at a Christian family summer camp back in 2014, after which their relationship grew in spite of the physical distance between them. Their first date was in 2016 and involved Olivia coming to stay with the Plaths. Ethan proposed in 2017.

Although their courtship reads as very sweet and straightforward, Plath described in an interview with People how Ethan’s parents, particularly Kim, made her feel very uncomfortable right from the outset. “Even when Ethan and I were dating, I was criticized for what kind of toothpaste I used, or what I ate, or what I wore, or what I did. I feel like I was constantly critiqued,” she revealed, admitting visiting the Plaths gave her a knot in her stomach.

Olivia Plath from Welcome to Plathville doesn’t anticipate a second season

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Welcome to Plathville’s debut season showcased the tension between the two women. Certain factions believe it’s because the Plath parents originally pitched the show but their daughter-in-law became its breakout star. According to Woman’s Day, fans particularly enjoyed how Olivia flouted the Plaths’ rules. Kim and Barry took serious issue with Olivia seemingly leading Ethan astray by giving him both his first sip of Coke and his first alcoholic beverage. Without A Crystal Ball even suggested they think she’s possessed by evil spirits.

Olivia works as a wedding photographer, giving her a further layer of independence outside the Plath family. Back in March, during an appearance on the Hey Frase podcast, Olivia confirmed she hasn’t seen Kim and Barry since the show ended, admitting they ignore her in public. She did confirm, however, that her relationship with Ethan is still going strong. As for a Season 2 of Welcome to Plathville, Olivia doesn’t see it happening.

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The biggest trouble-maker in Plathville — as in TLC’s Welcome to Plathville, the reality show following the ultra-conservative Plath family — is undoubtedly the Plath family infiltrator Olivia. The wife of eldest son Ethan proudly proclaimed herself as a “hurricane” in an initial teaser for the show, and she’s more than lived up to that moniker, challenging her brothers- and sisters-in-law on their attitudes to everything from sweets to modern technology.

Olivia’s blasphemous behaviour — at least as heads of the family Kim and Barry see it — refers to her openly drinking Coke and watching movies… normal activities for most people her age. Still, regardless of the Plath parents’ openly hostile attitude to the newcomer, there’s no doubting Olivia and Ethan’s ongoing commitment to each other. They appear to be a match made in heaven.

Olivia and Ethan met at summer camp

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Olivia spoke to YouTuber Katie Joy of Without a Crystal Ball for over two hours on the phone, and Joy subsequently disseminated that phone call on her channel. Interestingly, Olivia revealed to Joy how her upbringing dovetailed with that of the Plaths. The fourth born in a family of 10 children, Olivia is originally from rural Virginia, where her family’s strict religious beliefs were followed to the letter. They all attended a Christian family summer camp back in 2014, which is where Olivia met Ethan and the Plaths (it was amazingly called the Smokey Mountain No Greater Joy Shindig, according to Your Tango).

Olivia was originally unsure of Ethan, as he was younger than her and much more keen on the relationship. Their wedding website notes, “We didn’t even really spend any time together, except for dancing a few times together in the evenings.” At first, Kim and Barry were hopeful the two would get together, with Olivia even invited to the Plaths’ home. She reportedly helped them set up their official website and social media accounts, which are tasks outside of their strict religious boundaries.

Nothing will keep Olivia and Ethan apart

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Their wedding website advises that they initially dated long distance, starting in December 2016, writing love letters to each other to fill the time before seeing each other in person. Olivia and Ethan soon fell in love; during their first date, “over dinner and lots of conversation, Olivia finally realized what Ethan had known for several years … we were made for each other!” He proposed in November 2017. According to Olivia, she also started to realize Ethan was no longer as committed to his family’s values.

Joy revealed that Olivia was responsible for opening her husband’s eyes to pop culture, Coca-Cola, and even alcohol, which is against the Plaths’ faith. The happy couple also began traveling together, particularly after they married in 2018. This naturally led to a rift with Kim and Barry, who felt like their son was being taken away from them. It hasn’t stopped Olivia and Ethan, however, who appear to be incredibly happy judging by their social media. Meanwhile, Joy noted the couple is as distant from the rest of the Plaths as they’ve ever been.