Romeo and Juliet : an alternative ending

Romeo and Juliet, the epic lovestory where the lovers die. But was that really necessary? did they really have to die to unite their families? was the deaths of their only children enough for them to finally forget their enemity? was it worth it in the end? or could there be another solution? could they actually have a happy ending like all other stories? could they announce their love freely without having to fear their family's wrath? could their love actually conquer all?