BOSSIP Exclusive: Jim Jones & Chrissy Lampkin Talk Marriage, “Old” Harlem & New Foray Into Reality TV

Couple Star On New WE Show “Vow Or Never” Which Premieres Sept. 1

Jim Jones and his better half Chrissy Lampkin have revealed the key to their 11 year relationship and their advice for other couples who are in it for the long haul. The couple chatted to BOSSIP as they promoted their new reality show, “Vow Or Never,” which follows the couple as they finally head down the aisle. The New York City natives spoke about how they keep their relationship strong, the reason why they decided to bring their union back in front of the cameras and their memories of growing up the Harlem of yesteryear:

BOSSIP: You’ve been together for a long time. Why marriage? Why now?

Jim Jones: “We’ve been together for a long time. And marriage is the ultimate step. Before you get married, you want to make sure this is absolutely what you want to do. Everybody’s circumstances are different. Some take longer, some people get married quicker.”

BOSSIP: What’s your marital status now? Are you legally married?

Jim Jones: “That’s what the television show is for!”

BOSSIP: You two have been together for a long time. What’s the secret to your strong bond and your relationship’s staying power?

Chrissy: “I think it has a lot to do with where we come from, and how we’ve seen things play out and the importance of having somebody who’s truly down for you. And I think with everything we go through, the main objective is to still be there for one another. So I think that’s what keeps us together, and having a sense of humor. And actually liking each other, it goes a long way. He’s my friend. And my son on some days.”

BOSSIP: What’s your advice to other couples?

Chrissy: “I guess be lucky enough to meet somebody who gets you. To not have to try to be somebody else. Because when you do that, it doesn’t last long…Even then things can fall apart, people can grow apart. But I think if you start at a place of ‘this is who I am,’ and make each other better. I think that’s a good start.”