On the August 6 episode of Welcome to Plathville, Olivia Plath discussed her desire to move on from her past. She traveled through the Midwest with her ex-husband, Ethan Plath, to collect her remaining belongings from her old apartment and bring along the divorce papers to finalize their separation.
Olivia shared that during her last visit to Minnesota, she wanted to finalize the divorce, but Ethan wasn’t ready. After being separated for nine months, Olivia felt it was time to wrap things up. She was unsure how to respond when Ethan texted her saying he missed her. His nonchalant “Okay” when she told him she was coming for the last time made her worry that he might delay the divorce even further.
Olivia admitted feeling conflicted. While she was frustrated with the slow progress, she also felt empathy for Ethan’s distress. It was hard for her to stay upset when she saw how much he was struggling. However, she acknowledged that if Ethan refused to sign the crucial documents, she would be extremely frustrated. To manage her emotions better, she tried to avoid overthinking the situation.
She also mentioned that she did not plan everything meticulously because the Plath family dynamics were so unpredictable. From her experiences, she learned that being adaptable and flexible was more practical than sticking to a rigid plan.
Later, Ethan went to a bar with his sister, Moriah Plath, who came to support him. Ethan confided in Moriah that the idea of marrying and starting a family with someone else felt overwhelming. He was unsure about how to find the right person for such a significant step in his life. Moriah advised him that finding the right person often happens naturally, suggesting that intuition plays a big role in relationship decisions.
Despite his lingering feelings for Olivia, Ethan came to terms with the end of their relationship. He recognized that it was time to sign the divorce papers and move on. To avoid any potential conflict, he decided to finalize the paperwork while Olivia was busy cleaning out their shared apartment. During Olivia’s final visit, Ethan expressed regret for not completing the divorce sooner. He admitted to being emotionally overwhelmed and not ready to finish the paperwork. Understanding that their estrangement was a result of both their actions, Ethan accepted that their relationship was over and that closure was necessary for both of them.