diff --git a/lua/plugins/init.lua b/lua/plugins/init.lua
index 971b3dd..faaa331 100644
--- a/lua/plugins/init.lua
+++ b/lua/plugins/init.lua
@@ -311,6 +311,8 @@ return {
 		'j-morano/buffer_manager.nvim',
 		opts = {
 			-- line_keys = '', -- deactivate line keybindings
+
+			focus_alternate_buffer = true,
 			select_menu_item_commands = {
 				edit = {
 					key = '<CR>',