A question

[thir]

To answer thir's question, I think that there is an expectation that a dominant who shows weakness is somehow inadequate. So they, meaning we, tend not to share their doubts.

I believe you touch on something very important here. (A lot of) subs want their dom to be=perfect, or in other words, an icon, a statue, a stone top, not being able to be yourself, but adapting to the needs or demands of others.
See, that to me is the worst kind of topping from the bottom that there is, and the least talked about.

Comments, guys?

They rarely talk about themselves. And they rarely call on other dominants for help for "competitive" reasons, as if they might lose their submissive(s) to predatory dominants.

I do so hope that this is not true. But if it is, I can tell you that Dommes have more honour!