People Sometimes Communicate in Strange Ways

Playground "play" is a good example of this. Was that water balloon meant to be playful or humiliating? Did John hit me because he hates me, or because he likes me? Most people struggle to express themselves and often find bizarre ways to do it, especially when it comes to emotions. Adults do it too, and it gets even stranger... So if someone's behavior is baffling you, maybe they are trying to tell you something...