A Swift Kick in The Rear?

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What is this sentence asking for?I think I need a dose of good common sense and a swift kick in the rear to get me out of this depression. Would you do the honors?He wants someone who can kick his ass?

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

CharmYouHe wants someone who can kick his ***?

No, he wants a strong admonition to make an effort.

CharmYou · Answer

Mister Micawberadmonition

But why does Abby tell him that he doesn't need a swift kick in the rear?

Well. Sorry I made a mistake, I used the pronoun he to refer to a female. (That's because in my native language, he/she/it makes the same sound "ta")

DEAR ABBY: I suffered a miscarriage six weeks ago. Since then, it feels like I have suffered one disappointment after another. My sister-in-law -- who was supposed to be infertile -- is now expecting. The doctors thought she'd had an ectopic pregnancy, so they performed surgery on her only to find that the baby was fine and right where it should be.
I feel so bitter that I am normal and healthy, and my baby died because of random bad luck, whereas her baby is fine after all the trauma she has been through. I have become increasingly angry and unhappy and can no longer see the positive aspects of my life because I spend so much time focusing on the bad. I want to be happy for her and my brother because, surely, this is a miracle baby -- but I just can't.
I think I need a dose of good common sense and a swift kick in the rear to get me out of this depression. Would you do the honors? -- ANONYMOUS IN THE NORTH
DEAR ANONYMOUS: You're half-right. You need a good dose of good common sense. You do NOT need a swift kick in the rear, because the feelings you are experiencing are understandable in someone who has lost a baby -- with all the hopes, dreams and plans that went along with confirmation of the pregnancy. It would be helpful for you to discuss your feelings with your ob/gyn because I am sure he or she will explain to you that a larger number of pregnancies than you might imagine do not make it to term.
You have my deepest sympathy for your loss. Because you so badly want a child, I hope you will continue trying for one. However, if your anger and resentment continue to fester, the surest way I know to resolve these feelings is to discuss them with a mental health professional. It is normal to grieve, but you must not allow that grief to rule your life.

Mister Micawber · Answer

CharmYouBut why does Abby tell him that he doesn't need a swift kick in the rear?

Because she doesn't agree, obviously. I cannot account for all of the characters's stances in the stories you are reading.

AlpheccaStars · Answer

CharmYouWhat is this sentence asking for?I think I need a dose of good common sense and a swift kick in the rear to get me out of this depression. Would you do the honors?He wants someone who can kick his ***?

No, it is to give a vigorous stimulus in a positive direction, in this case, without being sensitive to the emotional nature of the problem.

CharmYou · Answer

Thanks a lot

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