Openness to Feelings, which is the third aspect of the Openness trait, measures individual differences in receptivity to emotions, how people experience and express their feelings, and the importance they place on emotions in their lives.
People who are 'open to feelings' are receptive to their own emotions and feelings, and they consider emotions to be an important part of life. Generally, they experience a wide range of different emotional states and live them intensely. They deeply feel both happiness and sadness.
People with low scores on this aspect tend to have a relatively flat emotional life, with somewhat 'blunted' affects, and they do not think emotions or feelings are of much importance.
A person who openly expresses their emotions, whether joy, anger, sadness, or fear, reflects a high level of Openness to Feelings.
An individual who prefers to keep their emotions to themselves, rarely showing signs of affection or distress in public, may display a low level of Openness to Feelings.
A friend who is often joyful, emotional, and compassionate towards others demonstrates a high receptivity to emotions and a high level of Openness to Feelings.
A person who seems insensitive to the emotions of others, rarely showing empathy or sympathy, may display a low level of Openness to Feelings.