Cut out center & seeds of eggplant, dice the remainder, and toss with salt, allowing to stand 30 minutes.
Drain, rinse, and pat dry eggplant.
Heat olive oil in saucepan over medium heat.
Add onion, saute 5 minutes.
Add garlic, cook 1 minute.
Stir in tomatoes, chickpeas, & eggplants, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 15 minutes. The eggplant should be tender, not mushy like your stupid ex-boyfriend.
Stir in capers & sugar, and cook 2 more minutes.
Fold in parsley, add some black pepper if you so desire, and put on your eatin' dress.