I'm not sure that's good advice. Growing up without both parents is not healthy (I grew up in that circumstance, that's just my experience), so unless the guy has done a lot of work on himself with therapy, etc, I don't think singling out a guy without a stable family history is a good idea.

People are different, so there's no one answer to how to make a guy happy. Doing things for people is nice, but you have to actively try to get to know them first. If you don't really know their personality or who they are, they're likely just to treat you like a stranger without connection.

That's probably why they readily abuse you, because in their mind, you're the house workhouse. That's not an excuse for abuse, of course, but your relationship with your guy shouldn't be defined by what you've done for him lately.

Make a real effort to learn about the person you're with. Ask lots of questions, even if they seem personal. We're talking about someone you would want to spend your life with, after all.