Ethan did a few things that affected his relationship with Markiplier (Mark):
- Ethan jokingly posted a video of himself playing a game that Mark wanted to play on Mark's channel, which was seen as a way to promote Ethan's video but caused some tension
- Mark expressed feeling betrayed by Ethan because Ethan played the game before Mark did, which Mark described seriously and emotionally during a livestream, saying Ethan "betrayed me and us all"
- Ethan called Markiplier a "psycho" on a livestream after Mark unfollowed him on social media, accusing Mark of faking his deep voice for over 20 years. This incident sparked social media reactions and highlighted some volatility in their relationship
- In a livestream, Ethan joked about legal questions related to fraud and mentioned deleting Mark's number from his phone, implying some personal fallout or distancing
Overall, Ethan's actions ranged from playful promotion to perceived betrayals and public conflicts, which strained their friendship and public interactions. The relationship appears complicated with moments of humor but also serious disagreements and social media drama
