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 That makes me sad to hear.  Do you have lot's of friends now?
current: Not a lot but I have a good group of a few friends, so that is nice
next: I think it is better to a few really good friends than a lot of acquaintances.