Hi Prosperity,
Low self esteem is often at the heart of jealousy and causes feelings of insecurity. If a person finds it hard to love themself then they find it even harder to believe that another can possibly love them. They project this feeling onto their partner. The ironic thing is that the jealousy often destroys the relationship anyway, which then reinforces the lack of self worth and round and round it goes.
Gentle Blessings
Helen