I am enough

simplylaura​(sub female){djinni} - I think you can have both-ish. You can totally learn from other doms and subs, but there will always be things that you need to learn that are specific to your Dom. However, I recommend that you seek mentorship from another submissive because first of all, Dom's don't get it the way subs do, and secondly it can get messy if feelings and/or sex get involved. I'm a big believer in mentorship though!

I am enough​(sub female) - Oh okay!! Thanks!!!

The Number one Sir​(dom male) - Dom/sub is a symbiotic relationship; the point of training is so you as a sub learn about your Dominant and how to serve his specific needs and wants. There are general things to learn as well along the way however the more you learn about your particular Dominant the closer you will become. This will allow you to surrender more control to him; again the nature of the symbiotic relationship means the more you submit the more both of you will enjoy the dynamic.

I am enough​(sub female) - Thank you.

The Number one Sir​(dom male) - Anytime ;)

MSO​(dom male){Not availa} - Just my 2 cents.
You don't need to be collared or have a Master to train you. But training needs trust. Lots of it. Without trust training isn't possible imo. And yes a Master will train to His liking but a good Mentor can help in basics.
Main thing is being Trust. So if a mentor is contacting you 1 day and wanting to start training day after it would be a no go for me.
Take your time training isn't to be taken lightly.

I am enough​(sub female) - Thanks

Devotedsub​(sub female){His} - Yes, I agree with my Master. Most important here is trust. And that can take time to build and a lot of it especially if online, it may take even more time. Can take months. Even years honestly depending on the situation.

RedKat{Not now } - Oh my gosh, asking my questions too, thank you. I am still trying to figure out if this is what I am looking for...

I am enough​(sub female) - It is so hard to figure it out

RedKat{Not now } - Thank you, that helps because how the hell am I ever going to know??? I am so fucking frustrated...

LitAngel​(sub female) - 😂 Wakko your comments are always so interesting.... but i have to agree with him...im also new to the lifestyle, only been here for few months. I have some knowledge, had read a lot about it. I wouldn't want to be trained by someone that is not going to be my partner. To fully trust someone to do anything takes time, effort, commitment, i rather take my time and wait for someone that wants to take the whole ride with me. Wait for someone that would train me, mold me the way he wants me for him, and eventually we can fully developed a unique dynamic for us.

HGB​(sub female){Scottish M} - My personal opinion from experience if your not prepared to have your heart shattered into a million little pieces don't do it.

I am enough​(sub female) - Thank you all so much. That is what I was thinking also. I am waiting until my school is over to get involved with anything and that is 6 months from now. By giving myself this rule it forces me to take my time and really slow down.