Loving Relationship
Many children face difficulties when it comes to step-parents, but Kate was an exception. She was so happy to welcome Kurt into their family and they grew to be extremely close. She respects him as her father and sees him as an excellent father figure.
Real Dad
Kate admits that her biological father never had an interest in getting to know her, and they have quite the strained relationship. For Kate, she has had Kurt in her life since she was just 18 months so it makes sense that he is a father figure to her.