Crisis in Plathville: Lydia Plath shares her true feelings about being “attacked” by her siblings.

The Plath family have always hashed out their issues on Welcome To Plathville, but after backlash from the family about one members’ new partner, they’ve broken their silence online to express their feelings. Throughout Welcome To Plathville season 7 thus far, several of the Plath children have opened up about new relationships. While some have been accepted by the family, others haven’t.

Lydia Plath, one of the middle daughters in the Plath family, introduced her now-husband Zac Wyse to the family and viewers all at once. After a whirlwind romance where Lydia and Zac pointedly avoided all physical affection including kissing, the pair married in front of their friends and family in February 2025. Ahead of the wedding, Welcome To Plathville captured major moments for the pair.

As news about Lydia and her husband’s decision not to kiss until their wedding day spread, she’s faced backlash from viewers along with her own family, who have pointedly been accusing Zac of being gay on screen. Lydia posted a response on Instagram, sharing it was “saddening” to see the criticism, annoyed that people “assume we just 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 have made their own choices and had to expect some public fallout from disclosing that they wouldn’t be kissing until their wedding day, it was ultimately their decision to make. Despite the public criticism, Lydia may feel somewhat off-kilter because of the way her family’s been shown to feel about Zac, which was likely all new to her.

Lydia’s siblings, specifically Ethan Plath and Moriah Plath, were open about their criticism about Zac’s behavior, demeanor, and the decisions Lydia was making about her upcoming marriage. While they were within their rights to be concerned about their younger sister moving so quickly, Lydia’s decisions should’ve been respected rather than mocked by those closest to the young Welcome To Plathville star.

Lydia and Zac’s decision to wait for physical intimacy until their wedding day may not have been something many could relate to, but it was their choice and both seem settled with it. In defending her decision and letting people know that she’s upset with the criticism in her recent post, Lydia made sure to hold the rest of her family accountable.

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.