Kim Kardarshian: My romance with West will last

London: Socialite Kim Kardashian says her relationship with rapper Kanye West will stand the test of time because they built a strong friendship before becoming romantically involved.

The socialite went public with her new love earlier this year following her split from sportsman husband Kris Humphries . Kardashian has been friends with the rapper for several years, and she believes their strong connection provides a solid base for romance. "We know what we are to each other. We`ve had a deep friendship for so long and that`s the start of a really good relationship," contactmusic.com quoted Kim as saying. IANS