I think it's a very valid strategy. First, it can help me a lot. Second, it can help them. Going around thinking I'm surrounded by people who don't care about me is probably the fastest way to misery and loneliness. On the contrary, if I think most people are dealing with many conflicts at the same time and trying their best, I feel so much connected to life itself.

Also, most conflict is back-and-forth attacks and counterattacks. You reject me, I ignore you, you call me names, I block you, etc. Instead, if you reject me, then I tell you it hurts you said that to me, and yet I imagine you've had a long day and are trying your best, it breaks the cycle.