I don't think it was pointless -- in your next relationship you can think about how to negotiate the boundaries so you both are on the same page more. Although people expressed it in different ways, that seemed to be the main idea -- both partners need to talk and be on the same page about how they want to be in the relationship.
I cannot tell how you feel from the post though.
If the break up hurts -- I'm sorry.
If the break up is like -- oh, thank goodness! I'm free! -- then I'm glad you are free again.
Either way --
GL to you on the next adventure!
A.