diff --git a/git_time_machine.py b/git_time_machine.py
index cf50ee1..4a0bdd7 100644
--- a/git_time_machine.py
+++ b/git_time_machine.py
@@ -80,13 +80,16 @@ def main(stdscr, filename):
 
                 # Handle divider dragging
                 if bstate & curses.BUTTON1_PRESSED:
+                    # Start dragging when clicked near divider
                     if abs(mx - divider_col) <= 1:  # Allow clicking within 1 column of divider
                         dragging_divider = True
-                    elif dragging_divider:
-                        # Update divider position while dragging
-                        min_col = 10
-                        max_col = width - 20  # leave space for right pane
-                        divider_col = max(min_col, min(mx, max_col))
+                
+                # If already dragging, update divider position
+                if dragging_divider:
+                    # Update divider position while dragging
+                    min_col = 10
+                    max_col = width - 20  # leave space for right pane
+                    divider_col = max(min_col, min(mx, max_col))
                 
                 # Handle mouse release
                 elif bstate & curses.BUTTON1_RELEASED: