When do I end this relationship?

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I have never really had any friends that I spent any time with outside of school but I have recently been introduced to a boy through someone at work. I didnt think he was very attractive from the start but started going climbing with him because I really wanted to go and had no one else to go with. I think it started out as "could we be compatible and have a relationship", but I still cant tell what he wants from me but my heart is saying the climbing is great the boy is tolerable.

So we have been meeting once a week and he is kind and quiet like me but one thing that bothers me is that he always seems to have something wrong with him like he's cold or feels sick or has a bad leg etc and I havent got a clue what to say in these situations, I think I need someone prettier and stronger who can take care of me instead of me nursing him.

Anyway since I started meeting him Ive had pangs of guilt and worry that I dont know if he wants to be friends or something more and I dont want to lead him on but I enjoy the climbing. The other day I agreed to go to his house after work and all the way there I had feelings similar to those I get when Im going to the dentist, like I dont really want to go Im scared of what might happen should I just not go. But I did go we ended up not eating anything all night and we watched a film. I never watch films normally as Im very active and I was bored during the film and he was huddled in a blanket feeling cold. Then when the film finished he said Im afraid Im going to have to chuck you out I have to be up early tomorow.

When I left his house I felt confused with an empty stomach but not from the hunger as I actually felt a bit sick. I was supposed to pick him up to take him to his birthday meal today but he wasnt feeling well again so he cancelled it. The stress of the situation is making me feel sick and almost in tears sometimes. Other times I think the climbing is fun. Is maintaining friendships stressful for other people too? I have paid for tickets to a show with him in November but now am wondering whether I can make the relationship last that long. And if not how on earth do I end it? because it will mean I have no friends again and cant climb. And I cant help thinking he isnt a bad person I think he might make a good friend but in small doses.

I understand. New friendships make me edgy too. I'm always wondering if i'm behaving right or trying to work out what i'm meant to do.

Maybe you are over analizing the situation. Are you able to just enjoy spending time with him and just seeing how things go?

It's ok (healthy) to set boundries and perameters in friendships, especially new friendships. So if you like climbing with him, but loathe going to his residence; so be it; climb but don't go to his place. It's fine to just say; I don't feel like sitting inside tonight; if he asks.

Don't stress that which is not your part. If he potentially wants to project your relationship into a romantic one, but has not voiced that; why stress? You want a friendship, only, and he hasn't made indication otherwise, you're fine to not worry about it. Play your role only. His role is his terratory to navigate.