Is skinny always considered a compliment?

No, in my experience being called skinny growing up led to an expectation that I would always be that way, I've never been very big, but I'm not naturally tiny either and as a result I've struggled with eating disorders over the years including anorexia and bulimia and still to this day at 30 have problems with it, I would suggest that body based compliments can have far reaching effects that the person giving may not have taken into consideration no matter how well meaning they were in saying it - words can stick with people for a long time

No, some individuals struggle to gain weight which could cause them to feel self conscious about their body being 'skinny'. Even though some people believe calling someone skinny is always a compliment sometimes it can be just as harmful as 'fat'. For some people with eating disorders by calling them 'skinny' it can trigger negative emotions and can bring back their eating disorder as it can encourage them to look at their body and think negatively. Personally I believe an individual should never compliment on another persons body as you never know how someone may take your words. you may think what you are saying is a compliment but to others it may not feel that way.

Hey, first of all, if you take it as one. Yeah, I would consider it as a compliment. If you are really wondering if it was, think back on how they delivered it! Did they say it in a- you are gorgeous way or say you were skinny? Then decide if that makes you uncomfortable; if it does feel free to tell them that. If you are comfortable with being complimented then I love that for you!! Most importantly stick up for yourself!! It is important for you well-being! We always need to protect ourselves and trust me, I know it's hard but you can do it!