Dating With Intention in 2026

Hook-up culture promised freedom. But in 2026, people are finally seeing the cost.

Unplanned pregnancies don’t disappear after one night. They change lives — especially when

responsibility doesn’t follow desire. In cities like Montreal, health organizations keep reminding young

people: sex without protection doesn’t just risk emotions — it risks health.

HIV and other infections are still real. Getting tested isn’t weakness. It’s maturity.

And behind the filters and nightlife, there’s a growing reality we don’t talk about enough

— single mothers carrying the weight alone, not because they planned to,

but because commitment was never part of the conversation. This isn’t about fear.