history: I was reallt nervous about my first date with my girlfriend because it had been a long time since I'd dated anyone. I was pretty nervous for my first date with my now girlfriend. I had previously been in a relationship for a long time_comma_ and it had been quite awhile since I'd been on a date. Well_comma_ that's understandable. How did it go?
current: It was fairly akward at first because I was so nervous, but she was understanding, and after she started telling me about herself, I started to relax and the rest of the date went really well.
next: It sounds like it turned out really great for you. Way to go!