/lit/ - Literature

Have any of you ever told a friend or family member that you were basing a character in your book on them? How did they react?

I told one of my childhood friends this when we were teenagers, fell out of contact with her, and recently ran into her for the first time in years. After hearing I was still writing, she mentioned it and now wants to read my book. Problem is I figured I'd never see this girl again and the character's evolved past her, becoming one of my mains with plenty of flaws and drama. Should I show it to her even though she may react badly and want me to change things, or just send her a copy when it's already published?