The girl im trying to date and get closer to has this ex that is also trying to get back with her. He offers alot of competition and im not going to lie, he has the upper hand on me. This girl and her ex have dated like 4 times and she always seems to take him back. So, how do i get her to hang out with me rather than spending time with him. What can i do to give myself a better chance than him?

Well, he is an ex, which means something happened to make him an ex.

Capitalize on that. Hold a magnifying glass on that part of him and be everything that isn't that. After all, you care about her, you don't want her to go through the hurt a 5th breakup with him, now do you?

Why does he have the upper hand? You ugly or somethin?

No not ugly..we are both attractive, athletic males.Looks arent the problem. He has dated her before and just knows her alot more about her than me.

But he's the kind of guy that treats her like shit, cheats on her and such. He basically just uses her whenever he wants somthing

Sounds like she likes being used. I think you're on to something here.

Doubt it. I think shes just a little insecure, but what girl isnt. Ive seen her cry to many times over the shit he pulls to consider she likes being used.

Me or him?

Haha him.
If the ex managed to use her and lose her 5 times then there is either severe insecurity on her part or she just likes being jerked around.
I think he should jerk her around a little and see how she responds.
Mostly for my own amusement though. You have to tell me how it worked out afterwards.

Just fuck her, show her you're better in bed than him.

Be laid back about him, honestly as long as you get sex you shouldn't give a fuck.

Don't fight over a bitch though that may dump your ass and you're unsure about anyway.

I guess I'm just not feeling sinister enough today.