diff --git a/git_time_machine.py b/git_time_machine.py
index 3c3b732..cf50ee1 100644
--- a/git_time_machine.py
+++ b/git_time_machine.py
@@ -82,12 +82,11 @@ def main(stdscr, filename):
                 if bstate & curses.BUTTON1_PRESSED:
                     if abs(mx - divider_col) <= 1:  # Allow clicking within 1 column of divider
                         dragging_divider = True
-                    
-                # Update divider position on drag
-                elif dragging_divider and (bstate & curses.BUTTON1_PRESSED):
-                    min_col = 10
-                    max_col = width - 20  # leave space for right pane
-                    divider_col = max(min_col, min(mx, max_col))
+                    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))
                 
                 # Handle mouse release
                 elif bstate & curses.BUTTON1_RELEASED: