Repentance is required for sinners to forsake their sin and to return to fellowship with God which has been broken by sin.
(2 Corinthians 7:9-10).(Revelation 2:5). (Revelation 2:16).(Revelation 3:3).(Revelation 3:19).
No one really wants to be a Nathan to a David, but this is the normal means God has appointed for dealing with sin, or for encouraging the sinner to repent. Nathan was never a better friend to David than when he pointed out his sin, preparing the way for his repentance.
