Compost the flowers or use them for baking something violet-ish immediately. Add the lemon juice and the sugar. Then turn down the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Use it in cooking for flavoring cakes, pancakes, scones, frosting (icing), drinks and other food.

Summary: Place the petals of violet flowers into the canning jar. Cover the violets with the cup of boiling water. Cover the jar and leave the mixture to steep for 24 hours. Strain the liquid and remove the violet flowers. Pour the strained liquid into the saucepan. Bring the mixture to boil. Pour the syrup into a suitable storage jar and refrigerate.

Once you've been dating for a while, it's time to start getting to really know this person. That means understanding what makes them tick, what their hopes and dreams are, and what they believe and value. These types of questions, especially if they involve the future, may also help the other person imagine you in their future life. Social psychologist Arthur Aron has developed a list of 36 open-ended questions that can help you start interesting, meaningful conversations with your partner. For example, "What would constitute a perfect day for you?" and "For what in your life do you feel most grateful?" A nice person should be open to having a conversation like this one. Active listening is a process that builds mutual understanding and trust -- key components of falling in love. By developing your listening skills, you'll show your partner that you're really interested in what they're saying. This is important if you want to keep a nice person interested in you. Try labeling emotions. For example, if your partner tells you she had a bad day and needs to vent, reflect what you believe she's feeling, such as "I'm sensing that you're feeling really upset." Ask probing follow-ups. Try asking questions such as "What do you think would happen if you did.....?" or "What if you tried....?" Validate the other person. Even if you don't necessarily agree with what your partner is feeling, acknowledge her feelings. Feelings can't be wrong or right -- they just are. For example, "I can see where what I said would hurt your feelings. I appreciate your willingness to talk to me about it." Don't shrug things off. Although it could seem natural to you to jump to reassuring your partner with something like "Don't even worry about that," this type of hasty reassurance can actually suggest that you haven't been listening. Take your time and offer meaningful comments. Communicating clearly and effectively will build the trust and interaction between the two of you, which will strengthen your emotional bonds and help you and your nice person to fall in love. Try some of these techniques: Ask questions. Don't assume that you know what's going on. Ask questions to clarify what the other person needs, especially if you don't feel certain. For example, if your partner seems upset, ask: "It seems like you're really upset about this. Do you need to just vent, or do you want me to help you find a solution? I'm here for you either way." Use "I"-statements. These help you avoid sounding blaming or judgmental, which can put the other person on the defensive. There will be times when you or your partner have to communicate something that has upset you or hurt your feelings, but using "I"-statements will be effective and respectful. For example, if your partner is so nice that he'll never try to fix things that go wrong, try communicating how that makes you feel: "When we go out to dinner and you do not ask our server to fix things that are wrong, I feel like you aren't standing up for my needs. Can we talk about how to address this?" Avoid passive-aggression. You might feel like the "nice" thing to do is to hint at when you're angry, rather than come straight out with it. However, it is far better to be clear, direct, and honest about how you are feeling. Passive aggressiveness can break down trust and make the other person feel hurt or angry. Say what you mean and mean what you say. It's possible to be direct and kind at the same time. Your partner's family and friends probably have a great deal of influence over his or her life. Winning them over may just help the two of you fall deeper in love. Be polite and kind. But be yourself! You don't want to appear to be one way around your partner's family and friends and another way around the person you love. Be genuine with everyone.

Summary: Ask deeper, more personal questions. Listen actively. Communicate effectively. Win over the family and friends.

The right food size for your lovebird will be indicated by the image on the label of these bird foods. Look for bird food that has high quality seeds that are hulled and bound together with supplements that contain vitamins and minerals, such as pellet foods. The average lovebird should have 2-3 teaspoons of pellet or seed based bird food a day. You can also give your bird seed mixes. But keep in mind loose seed mix allows your lovebird to pick and choose what seeds it eats. Nutri-berries, Avi-cakes, and Pellet-berries require your lovebird to work to pry off a piece, so your bird is more likely to get a variety of seeds. Look for seed mixes from your local pet store that contain canary seed, millet, rice, oats, safflower and a small amount of sunflower seeds. Corn is often a big hit with lovebirds, as well as sprouted seed. Pellet foods and seed mixes should be given to your bird on a daily basis, but should not be the only food you give your bird as they do not provide proper nutrition. About 5-10% of your bird's diet should be bite-sized fruits and vegetables. Give your bird healthy fruits like apples, grapes, berries, papaya, and mango. You should also feed your bird vegetables like carrots, broccoli, zucchini, squash, cooked sweet potatoes, and dark leafy greens like kale and romaine. These include cooked whole grains, like brown rice, whole grain pasta, multigrain breads, and sugar free cereals. When you feed your bird fresh foods, make sure you remove anything in their cage that is uneaten so the food does not spoil. You should also wash the bowls in their cage before using them again. It's fine if your lovebird shares many of the foods you eat. But limit her consumption of fried, greasy, sugary, and salty foods so she stays healthy. Do not give your bird tap water or unfiltered water. Most cages come with a water attachment so your bird has access to water all the time. These substances can kill your lovebird, even in small amounts. You should also avoid giving your bird avocados, rhubarb, asparagus, onions, raw legumes like beans and peas, and dairy products.
Summary: Give your bird high quality bird food. Integrate fresh fruit and vegetables in your bird's diet. Feed your bird healthy treat foods. Make sure your bird has access to clean, fresh water throughout the day. Never give your bird alcohol, chocolate, or caffeinated beverages.