Why do you stay with the devil you know?

What do I mean by the devil you know?

I referring to the idiom ‘better the devil you know than the devil you don’t.’ It means that it is often better to deal with someone or something you are familiar with and know, even if they are not ideal, then take a risk with an unknown person or thing.

Before I go on, let me assure you that you’re not alone. Familiarity and comfort are the traps laid by the devil you know that are designed to keep you where you are. But let’s not put all the blame on the devil you know, because you too are complicit.

If you read the idiom carefully then you’ll recognize that it’s in your knowing where you’re agreeing to participate, whether consciously or not, you’re accepting the familiar and staying where you are. This might sound a little harsh at first, but very rarely in this day and age can you be held against your will.

I’m not suggesting that leaving comfortable familiar conditions, and situations is easy or even possible for everyone, but for many, there are more opportunities to do so, than not. It’s just that it’s difficult and fear of change is often paralyzing.

Oh, and one last thing. Quite often the devil you know is none other than your own mind that’s working against you under the guise of keeping you safe. So, before you go looking for devils in your life, take control and subdue the one that’s in your head. Ultimately, you’ll have to decide, whether you stay with the devil you know, or forgo comfort and security and pursue the life you want

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