My romance with West will last: Kim

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.