The Plath family has never shied away from airing their issues on Welcome To Plathville, but tensions have escalated in season 7. After facing backlash over one family member’s new partner, some have broken their silence online to share how they really feel. While a few new relationships have been welcomed, others have stirred division within the family.
Lydia Plath, one of the middle children in the Plath family, introduced her now-husband, Zac Wyse, to both her family and Welcome to Plathville viewers at the same time. Their relationship was a whirlwind, marked by a strict commitment to abstaining from all physical affection—including kissing—until their wedding day. The couple tied the knot in front of friends and family in February 2025, with key moments leading up to the ceremony captured on the show.
Following their decision to wait until marriage to kiss, Lydia and Zac received backlash from both viewers and some of the Plath family. On the show, several family members even went as far as to question Zac’s sexuality. In response, Lydia took to Instagram, calling the criticism “saddening” and expressing her frustration that people were assuming they simply “weren’t attracted to each other.”
What Lydia Clapping Back After Welcome To Plathville Backlash Means
She’s Defending Her Choices
While Lydia and her husband Zac made a personal choice to wait until their wedding day to share their first kiss—and likely expected some public pushback—it was ultimately their decision. However, the backlash hasn’t only come from viewers. Lydia may be feeling unsettled, especially as the show has revealed her own family’s harsh opinions about Zac—perspectives that may have come as a surprise to her.
Lydia’s siblings, particularly Ethan and Moriah Plath, openly criticized Zac’s behavior and questioned the choices Lydia was making ahead of her wedding. While their concern for their younger sister may have been genuine, their approach often came off as judgmental. Instead of offering support, their mockery added unnecessary pressure during what should have been a joyful time.
Lydia and Zac’s decision to wait until marriage for physical intimacy may not align with everyone’s values, but it was a mutual choice—and one they both seemed content with. In a recent Instagram post, Lydia not only defended their decision but also expressed her hurt over the criticism, making it clear that she holds her family accountable for how their comments affected her.
Our Take On Lydia Coming For Her Critics
She’s Standing Firm In Her Beliefs
Lydia choosing to speak up against the backlash against her decisions surrounding her marriage took a lot of courage, especially when there’s been a major wave of criticism surrounding her choice. While she was smart to open up about her experience and admonish her critics in a gentle way, it seems likely she could be hearing a lot of criticism from her family, too.
Knowing that Ethan and Moriah were openly criticizing Zac prior to their wedding, Lydia choosing to open up creates a bold stance against her siblings and their difficult behavior. Many Welcome To Plathville fans have also become aware that Lydia’s wedding was dramatic for the family, which could lead to further disdain from some of the Plath siblings in the future.