In a recent episode of Welcome to Plathville, Olivia Plath boldly discussed her new chapter following the finalization of her divorce from Ethan Plath. Olivia, who has been open about her journey through post-divorce dating, revealed her excitement to explore new relationships and redefine her personal boundaries.
In the Aug. 20 episode, Olivia addressed the public scrutiny and Ethan’s criticism regarding her seemingly swift move-on from their marriage. She shared her perspective on the individual nature of healing and dating post-divorce.
“Dating after my move to LA was a personal choice, and the timeline varies for everyone,” Olivia stated. “There is no universal guidebook for navigating this; it’s a unique journey for each person.”
Olivia admitted that she had never engaged in traditional dating experiences before, and she now views her freedom as a chance to embrace new experiences.
“When I began contemplating dating again, I was 25 and single,” she reflected. “It’s my first opportunity to have what some might call a ‘hoe phase.’”
Chatting with a friend, Olivia humorously noted that her attempts at this phase have yet to yield substantial results, quipping, “I didn’t do the ‘hoe phase’ very well.”
Looking ahead, Olivia plans to reclaim the term “hoe,” which she believes has been unfairly used to shame women. She emphasized that her interpretation of the term is about taking control of her own choices.
“The term ‘hoe’ was initially meant to shame women for their choices regarding intimacy and frequency,” Olivia explained. “For me, it’s about taking ownership of my body and my decisions, whether it’s dating, spending the night, or being intimate.”
She added, “I’m simply exploring what’s out there.”
Olivia also touched upon her reaction to Ethan’s letter, which accompanied the signed divorce papers. While initially appearing considerate, she found the sentiments expressed were repetitive of past apologies.
“The letter he wrote was very similar to a card I found while moving out a few years ago,” Olivia revealed. “The content was almost identical to what he had expressed before, which made me question its sincerity.”
Despite Ethan’s apology and regret, Olivia expressed mixed feelings about the letter’s impact on her perception of future relationships.
“It’s confusing because the issues he mentioned were ones I had raised years ago,” she said. “It feels like a recycled apology, and I don’t want my past pain to cloud my views on new relationships.”
Olivia concluded, “I believe Ethan deserves closure and the chance to move forward, just as I am.”