From my experience I would say you are in piecing when both parties agree to be WORKING on the common goal of M.
To often one party(theLBS) thinks they are in piecing but the WAS has other thoughts.
A clear cut plan needs to be discussed. MC, Schedules, commitment.....
Going out on a few dates with eachother is not peicing.
IMO
Bomb 8/09. Brief piecing 12/10. D-2/12 Two incredible kids D9,S6 Leading new life! “Success is not to be pursued; it is to be attracted by the person we become."