Admitting wrongdoing is one way to create healthy communication in a marriage.
Keeping secrets, holding grudges, and other forms of dishonesty or lack of openness can damage trust and intimacy in a marriage. On the other hand, being accountable and taking responsibility when one makes a mistake helps build trust and shows respect for one’s partner. Healthy marriages require open, honest communication where both partners feel safe expressing themselves and admitting faults or wrongdoings without fear of excessive judgment or retaliation.