Search Results: calling an ex

I feel like it's ridiculous for me to count my ex "relationship" as a relationship, since:
1- I never met the guy in real life.
2- We never called
3- We barely video-chatted (like barely twice).
4- It lasted for about 7 months only.
5- It was almost 100% sure it would lead to nothing ( very big distance, too many cultural differences).

I think it mostly depends on the people in it though , many people manage to keep it for more than a year, and are really into it and have legit plans to meet up and eventually move to the other's country (and they put a lot of effort in it to make it seem more real, like calling and video-chatting frequently).

If I ever think about getting into a new one, it has to be REALISTIC as in: Closing the distance within a year, regular phone calls etc... Which I might do with this new guy since we come from the same country (much easier to meet up during vacations when we're both home).

I think that if I ever mention it as a relationship to another guy he might find it funny, lame and ridiculous... I know that my friends do at least lol they say it's not even a relationship and I shouldn't mention it. I kinda agree with them but I want your opinion on it. :)