history: Before I met my girlfriend and friends I was very lonely, that was not a fun time Before I met my girlfriend and friends I was very lonely_comma_ that was not a fun time I've been there_comma_ it can really suck to be lonely.  It sounds like you're doing better though :)
current: I am, I am so happy that is the case
next: I'm glad to hear it.  It's great to have found someone.