I emailed T an image of an oil painting I did of her cat, with a note to say I love her and thank her.

I was too shy to say that it was a gift for T. I was afraid of imposing and rejection. I was going to wait until I can see her face in person, to judge whether I should give it to her.

T replied saying it was a delightful surprise, and that she forwarded the image to her friend, Macy.

A few days later, Macy emailed me asking to buy the painting because she loves it.

From Googling I found out Macy lives with T, and is T's best friend/possibly partner. .

I sell my paintings for a living and desperately need money , but feel confused whether it's OK to sell it to Macy.

I replied saying it was meant as a gift for T, but I felt unsure whether T wants it, because T didn't really directly praise it or say she loves it. I said if Macy really wants it, I can sell for $300.

I still feel conflicted whether I did the right thing. I will probably explain to T that it was a gift, and refuse money from Macy, but at the same time it is hard to turn down money when I'm struggling.

update: Macy emailed me again to reassure me that it's OK to take her money, and that she will make sure T can share the paintings. I feel better.