Problem: Article: Combine four cups berries, one cup sugar, and two quarts (1.9 liters) water in a medium-sized pot.  Turn the heat to high, then reduce to medium once it reaches a boil.  Simmer the ingredients for 30 minutes. You could use raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, or another sweet berry to make your soda. After 30 minutes has elapsed, remove the ingredients from the heat and allow them to cool.  Place a strainer over your glass canning jar, then slowly pour the ingredients into the jar.  Discard the fruit solids collected in the strainer. If you want to make a hybrid flavor, you can add other fruit flavorings to the canning jar.  For instance, if you wanted a lemon-raspberry soda, you could have used raspberries in your original mixture, then, after straining, you could squirt a teaspoon or two of lemon juice into the mix.  Other popular flavorings include peppermint or spearmint. There is no wrong combination of soda flavors.  Use whatever flavorings you like. The culture will kick-start the fermentation process.  The most common option is 1/2 cup (64 grams) of whey.  Add it to your glass canning jar.  If you don’t have any whey, you could use an equal amount of champagne yeast. Tightly close the jar and place it in your cupboard.  Wait about three days before sampling your soda.  If you want a less sweet soda, you can wait four or five days.  You should be able to see your soda fizzing through the glass.  This is a sign that it is ready to drink. When you’re ready to serve, pour your soda over ice.  Enjoy drinking your lacto-fermented soda with friends.
Summary: Simmer your raspberries, sugar, and water. Strain the fruit. Add flavorings. Add the culture. Drink the soda after about three days.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Talking to your girlfriend face-to-face is an excellent way to gain a better understanding of her. Sometimes you can't pick up on things like voice intonation or sarcasm through text message, and you can't look at her body language when you're talking to her over the phone. Set some time aside to speak with her openly and honestly about anything. It could be small-talk about how your day went, or it can be deeper and more meaningful conversations about what makes you both happy.  You can start the conversation by saying something like, "Hey I wanted to talk to you about where we are going in the relationship. Do you have time right now?" Talking about things that you feel vulnerable about will encourage your girlfriend to do the same. This can bring you both closer together. For example, you could talk about your first childhood memories, a favorite family traditions, worst fears, or lifelong dreams. Active listening engages both people deeper in a conversation and will make your girlfriend appreciate you more. To practice active listening, concentrate on what she is saying without interrupting. Do not judge her or criticize her if she tells you something embarrassing, because it could prevent her from telling you things in the future. Paraphrase things that she says and ask specific questions about what she is talking about. Try to give advice that helps her and is in her best interests if she seems like she wants it.  To paraphrase, say something like "So what you're saying is that she was acting immature." Sometimes people just want someone to talk to and not to receive advice or judgment. Wait for her to ask you for your opinion before trying to help. Talking to someone is not the only form of communication that exists in a relationship. Nonverbal communication is also incredibly important. If you pay attention to your girlfriend's body language, you'll be able to determine how they feel at the moment. Crossed arms may mean they feel defensive or closed off and may mean that they aren't interested in what you have to say, or the subject matter is hard to talk about.  Once you can evaluate your girlfriend's body language, you can notice when she's feeling uncomfortable or angry. If your girlfriend doesn't say anything, but she's exhibiting negative body language, ask her if something is wrong. Make sure that you aren't giving off any negative signals with the way your body is positioned. There's a tendency for some people to bring up negative times from the past or to intentionally hurt their girlfriend's feelings during an argument. Stay on track when you're communicating with your girlfriend and avoid being critical of things that have already happened. Do not intentionally hurt their feelings because it can create a negative atmosphere for the relationship and it can become emotionally abusive. Work on deescalating conflict within your relationship before it gets out of hand or jumps to a different, unrelated issue. Managing your anger during a disagreement or argument is an important part of maintaining a healthy relationship. Avoid escalating confrontations and avoid yelling at her. When people are aggressive, they tend to get defensive responses from their significant others. If your girlfriend is the one yelling or screaming, do not match her energy. Keep your voice civil and try to bring the conversation down. Escalating the anger during a disagreement could make a conversation spiral out of control and can damage the relationship over the long run.  When someone shouts or screams at you, your limbic system is engaged and will affect your amygdala which houses emotional responses in your brain.  When you notice yourself beginning to get angry, take a break from the conversation and walk away. You can say something like "I'm super angry right now, and I just need to get some fresh air. I'm going to take a walk and then we can talk about this when I get home." Sometimes a fight is unavoidable. When this happens, then best thing to do is to engage in the argument in a civil manner. Along with not yelling or screaming at each other, some things to avoid to ensure a fair fight include:  Degrading language or name calling. Casting blame. Using physical force. Threatening divorce. Making assumptions or judgments about your spouse. Bringing up past issues or piling on lots of complaints at once. Interrupting your partner or talking over them.

SUMMARY: Have honest and open conversations. Practice active listening. Pay attention to the nonverbal communication you both share. Don't get personal when you get angry. Don't yell or scream when you have fights. Follow other fair fighting rules.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Add two tablespoons of aloe vera gel and two tablespoons of water to a bowl. Use a spoon to mix the gel and water together. Keep mixing until you have a liquid that's smooth and even throughout. You can buy aloe vera gel at any drug store. If you prefer, you can also extract it directly from an aloe vera plant. You do not have to add essential oils if you do not want to or if you don't have them. However, essential oils can give the conditioner the added benefit of a pleasant scent. If you want, use an essential oil with a smell you like, such as lavender. Add a few drops to your aloe vera gel and water. Pour your water mixture into a spray bottle. Shake the bottle vigorously to mix all the ingredients together. Keep shaking until everything is mixed uniformly. After showering and washing your hair, use the gel in place of regular hairspray. Spritz it on when you would normally spritz on your hairspray in the morning. If your hair responds well to aloe vera gel, this should leave it slightly softer.
Summary:
Mix aloe vera gel and water. Add essential oils. Mix your ingredients in a spray bottle. Use the gel in place of your regular hairspray.