The context of the following conversation is Casey was my childhood friend and my former girlfriend at high school.  Casey met my wife for the first time.:
Casey says We've been through a lot together since we were kids..
The friend responds Yeah Casey, we went from childhood friends to having a relationship in high school, to now being good friends..
Casey responds Yeah, we've came a long way..
The friend responds Yeah, I'm glad we got close..
Casey responds I've been thinking, its time you meet my wife for the first time..
The friend responds Yes, I would be happy too..