--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Maybe the problem is that demons belong…" description: "\"“Maybe the problem is that demons belong with demons. Because they’re both takers. One takes from the other but she doesn’t miss it because she’s takin..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cb1/eliza-crewe-14759_armand_maybe-the-problem-is-that-demons-belong_2772735.jpg" --- # Maybe the problem is that demons belong with demons… ![“Maybe the problem is that demons belong with demons. Because they’re both takers. One takes from the other but she doesn’t miss it because she’s taking just as much from him. Like children with straws in each other’s milkshakes.” He pauses. “They would be as sneaky and mean in love as they are in…” quote by Eliza Crewe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cb1/eliza-crewe-14759_armand_maybe-the-problem-is-that-demons-belong_2772735.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cb1/eliza-crewe-14759_armand_maybe-the-problem-is-that-demons-belong_2772735.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cb1/eliza-crewe-14759_armand_maybe-the-problem-is-that-demons-belong_2772735.jpg) > ““Maybe the problem is that demons belong with demons. Because they’re both takers. One takes from the other but she doesn’t miss it because she’s taking just as much from him. Like children with straws in each other’s milkshakes.” He pauses. “They would be as sneaky and mean in love as they are in everything else; but they’d also both be full and happy.”” [Eliza Crewe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eliza-crewe/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The quote suggests that two people who are equally selfish and exploitative can find mutual satisfaction, as each takes as much as they give, creating a balanced but toxic relationship. **In simple terms:** Two selfish people can be happy together because they take equally from each other. Key Takeaway Recognize when a relationship is mutually exploitative. Themes relationships toxicity balance selfishness Mood cautious reflective critical Type observational analytical When to use this quote - romantic partnership - business collaboration - friendships - family dynamics Key Concepts reciprocity mutual exploitation emotional dynamics Questions to Reflect On - Are you in a relationship where you both take more than you give? - How can you shift from mutual exploitation to mutual support? A Different Perspective Such relationships may lack genuine respect and can become harmful over time. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Armand](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/armand/) [Children](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/children/) [Demon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/demon/) [Demons](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/demons/) ## Related quotes > [“That’s what I get for playing with fire,” he grumbles, rubbing his head. 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