You should take responsibility for the things you've done.
Dave is cleaning up his home and accidentally knocks over his wife's favorite knick-knack.
Dave wants to explain what happened to his wife.
Dave explains to his wife that he bumped the knick-knack while dusting the shelf and it fell off and broke.
Dave tells his wife that the dog ran through the room and knocked over her item.
Dave feels relief for telling his wife the truth after she forgives him for the accident.
Dave feels a deep sense of guilt and shame for lying to his partner.