Responsibility involves accepting blame for collective failure as well as credit for success.

He seems somewhat circumspect in claiming credit for the triumphs and accepting blame for disasters that unfolded on his watch.

If you are talking to the wronged spouse, insist that she refuse to accept the blame.

Perhaps the deeper problem is his almost pathological unwillingness to accept the blame.

But perceived greed, incompetence and a steadfast refusal to accept blame have dealt them yet another self-inflicted wound.